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
Roy Lichtenstein was an essential figure in Pop Art, and his Anxious Girl masterpiece is just one example why.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
Even Steve Jobs, who shared a similar centralized leadership style, came to view building an enduring institution as his ultimate masterpiece.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Now, it is recognized as a masterpiece.
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Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
Sign up for a class, or create your own one-of-a-kind art mosaic masterpiece using glass and resin.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for masterpiece
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
Even Steve Jobs, who shared a similar centralized leadership style, came to view building an enduring institution as his ultimate masterpiece.
—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Now, it is recognized as a masterpiece.
—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
Sign up for a class, or create your own one-of-a-kind art mosaic masterpiece using glass and resin.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for masterpiece
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masterpiece
Noun
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Ray-Ban Wayfarers are included in this week’s deals, an iconic classic no sunglass selection should be without.
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Eddie Murphy’s comedy classic serves a feast of romance, mistaken identities, and enough barbershop philosophy to fill a kingdom.
Noun
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The Elgin Master Chorale’s 80th anniversary season will feature masterworks performed with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra and other guest artists.
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Meanwhile, a prodigious weekly outpouring of masterworks from Motown laid the groundwork for my teen-age love of jazz.
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“Masterpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masterpiece. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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