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

But early in the third, Chambliss made the only real mistake of his near masterpiece. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, don’t overlook the fact that Netflix’s Possible Love, the latest masterpiece from Korean auteur Lee Chang-dong, finished second in the voting for the international audience award. — Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026

Decades later, many of these masterpieces reside in prominent museums around the world, making the push for their recovery more complex than a simple property dispute. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

These are two life-size oil-on-panel masterpieces created by Lucas Cranach the Elder in 1530. — CBS News, 19 Sep. 2026