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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masterpieces
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  • But still, Pavement’s five-album run between 1992 and 1999 yielded two, maybe three masterpieces and a catalog so rich the band can now call up nearly 100 tunes.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The museum and its masterpieces also provide the backdrop for the accompanying campaign, which features Vuitton brand ambassadors Chase Infiniti and Alysa Liu, alongside actresses Amiah Miller and Giulia Maenza.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026
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“Chefs d'oeuvre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chefs%20d%27oeuvre. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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