as in masterpiece
something (as a work of art) that is a great achievement and often its creator's greatest achievement
the sculptor labored for 15 years on his chef d'oeuvre
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masterpiece
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He’s made so many masterpieces.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026 -
These young dancers will perform a mix of classical masterpieces and bold contemporary works by upcoming choreographers.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Chef d'oeuvre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chef%20d%27oeuvre. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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