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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
Built during the 12th through 16th centuries, these medieval masterpieces were born out of Romanesque architecture, which saw churches designed with thick walls, round arches, and large towers.
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Stefanie Waldek, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2026
Given the circumstances, this season is Harbaugh’s coaching masterpiece.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Further north, Ferndale is a Victorian masterpiece.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
The bride-to-be, meanwhile, flew to Paris to perform while the masterpiece was under construction.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
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Stefanie Waldek, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2026
Given the circumstances, this season is Harbaugh’s coaching masterpiece.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Further north, Ferndale is a Victorian masterpiece.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
The bride-to-be, meanwhile, flew to Paris to perform while the masterpiece was under construction.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for masterpiece
Noun
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From classics like Aquaphor and CeraVe to select items from Drunk Elephant, Bubble, and Glow Recipe, these nine tween-safe products start at $5.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
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Comfort classics like the Hoka Women’s Bondi 9s and New Balance Women's Fresh Foam Arishi V4s will keep your feet cushioned, supported, and pain-free on long travel days.—
Amber Love Bond,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That scintillating Jim Jarmusch movie, from 2019, a mashup of comedy, science fiction, horror, and apocalyptic rage amid brazen cruelty, is the kind of late masterwork that a longtime director occasionally unleashes if the stars line up.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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There’s no shortage of restomod operations in 2025, each dedicated to the pursuit of starting with canonical pieces of automotive history, and molding together the best technology, materials, and design to assemble sensational new interpretations of these masterworks.—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Masterpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masterpiece. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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