CHEFS D'OEUVRE Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

chefs d'oeuvre

noun

plural of chef d'oeuvre

as in masterpieces

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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Maybe because too many of their masterpieces were dismissively shoved into storage for not having been painted by a more famous man.

— Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Many modern styles include bold color, experimental designs, and innovative takes on timepieces that turn them into mini masterpieces.

— Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026

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