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

Sotheby’s has secured the collection of the late Argentine collectors Nelly Arrieta de Blaquier and Carlos Pedro Blaquier, a group of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces said to be worth around $450 million, according Artnet News. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

The 80-year-old Hollywood veteran recalls initially being cast as a background extra in DeMille’s Oscar-winning masterpiece, but says that a key moment during a rehearsal changed the course of her career as a budding child star. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026

Every film, from the most disposable product to the greatest masterpiece, falls somewhere on this spectrum. — Katie Rife, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026

According to rumors, their long and intense time on the set of Kubrick’s final masterpiece irreparably disrupted the balance between the two, speculation fueled by a 2024 interview Kidman gave for the film's 25th anniversary. — Francesca Pellegrini, Vanity Fair, 8 Aug. 2026