Synonyms of masterpiece

masterpiece

noun

ˈma-stər-ˌpēs 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• classic
• masterwork
• success
• gem
• magnum opus
• showpiece
• chef d'oeuvre
• jewel
• prize
• masterstroke
• blockbuster
• winner
• tour de force
• treasure
• pièce de résistance
• megahit
• smash

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disaster
• catastrophe
• failure
• bomb
• fiasco
• loser
• debacle
• flop
• turkey
• washout
• dud
• clunker
• fizzle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of masterpiece

This latest location in Fort Worth is an 11,000 square foot masterpiece offering everything from Texas Wildflower Scrubs to Venn Collagen Facials. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026

An underground masterpiece When acclaimed avant-garde filmmaker Ken Jacobs died last year at age 92, the world lost one of its most singular voices. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Great Scott, Robert Zemeckis' masterpiece is more than 40 years old! — Jonathon Dornbush, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026

The diverse lineup also includes pre-war masterpieces such as a 1939 Horch 855 and 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K, alongside racing icons like a 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C and a 1955 Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026