as in classic
something (as a work of art) that is a great achievement and often its creator's greatest achievement
Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel are often considered to be his masterpieces
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Recent Examples of masterpiece
Adebayo then put together a 40-point second half to complete his 83-point masterpiece.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
No kidding, the thing’s a masterpiece.
—Ramon Ramirez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Virginia One of the most magical places to see dogwoods in Charlottesville is at the world-famous Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s architectural masterpiece on a hill overlooking the city.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Luka Doncic’s 44-point masterpiece — without playing the fourth quarter — propelled the Lakers past the Pacers 128-117.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
No kidding, the thing’s a masterpiece.
—Ramon Ramirez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Virginia One of the most magical places to see dogwoods in Charlottesville is at the world-famous Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s architectural masterpiece on a hill overlooking the city.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Luka Doncic’s 44-point masterpiece — without playing the fourth quarter — propelled the Lakers past the Pacers 128-117.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for masterpiece
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masterpiece
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The 11-song vinyl LP features blues classics and originals by Dallas musicians including Bramhall’s son Doyle Bramhall II — Eric Clapton’s longtime guitar partner — and the late Denny Freeman, best known for his guitar work with Bob Dylan.—
Thor Christensen,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Roulette Crossbody Bag The Roulette bag brings a unique twist to an otherwise timeless classic with a bold, cylindrical silhouette.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Barnes has one of the world's most extraordinary private collections with 181 Renoirs, 69 Cézannes, 59 Matisses, and 46 Picassos—that's more impressionist and post-impressionist masterworks than most major museums.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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But amid the mess of UCLA’s 72-59 win over 14th-seeded Rutgers was a slippery star point guard in the middle of one of his masterworks, not only lifting the Bruins to victory but passing and rebounding and defending his way into the Big Ten tournament record books.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Masterpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masterpiece. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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