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
Noni Madueke’s goal (above) was a masterpiece, a snapshot vindication of Arsenal’s decision to buy him from Chelsea.
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
This is the twisted game at the heart of Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2017 masterpiece, Phantom Thread.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
The unusual red-and-white masterpiece dates back to 1981, when Andy Warhol came to campus.
—Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
The masterpieces also make an incredible backdrop for photos of all of your snacks.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
This is the twisted game at the heart of Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2017 masterpiece, Phantom Thread.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
The unusual red-and-white masterpiece dates back to 1981, when Andy Warhol came to campus.
—Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
The masterpieces also make an incredible backdrop for photos of all of your snacks.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for masterpiece
Noun
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Oscilloscope’s roots in New York’s music and film scenes run deep and that quirky green logo has been the opening act for so many of our favorite indie classics of the past decade and a half or so.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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Over the decades, the Sundance Film festival morphed from a classics and good-for-you granola film showcase to a vital hub in indie distribution, serving as a gatekeeper and exhibition platform for filmmakers and a farm system for emerging talent heading for Hollywood.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
16 Sep. 2025
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Their 1994 effort, Terminal Spirit Disease, helped raise their profile beyond Sweden, while 1995’s Slaughter of the Soul was labeled their masterwork.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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For its 2025-26 season, the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir is bringing back traditional favorites, performing classical masterworks and adding contemporary pieces that draw from history and literature.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Masterpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masterpiece. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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