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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
Joffrey Ballet caps its 70th season After successfully mounting a dance journey through one Russian literary masterpiece, the Joffrey Ballet looks to see if lightning can strike twice in the same place.
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Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Cars and Cars 3 are masterpieces, though.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 28 May 2026
The success of so many Rothkos might better indicate that collectors, when armed with accurate price intel and thus equipped with measured confidence, are taking an increasingly rational approach in their willingness to chase masterpieces.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026
Venture past the first-floor vintage thrift store and ascend to the second-floor hideaway in The Citadel food hall in Little River to Bar Kaiju, a quirky, high-concept masterpiece.
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
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Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Cars and Cars 3 are masterpieces, though.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 28 May 2026
The success of so many Rothkos might better indicate that collectors, when armed with accurate price intel and thus equipped with measured confidence, are taking an increasingly rational approach in their willingness to chase masterpieces.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026
Venture past the first-floor vintage thrift store and ascend to the second-floor hideaway in The Citadel food hall in Little River to Bar Kaiju, a quirky, high-concept masterpiece.
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for masterpiece
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While Paris is home to institutions like Harry’s Bar (which claims to be Europe’s first cocktail bar) and the birthplace of classics like the Prohibition-era Boulevardier, the city’s cocktail scene historically hasn't had the same edge as New York, London, or Singapore.—
Lane Nieset,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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For an edit of the best soft ballet flats on the market, scroll ahead—our favorites range from the edgy and cool to classics with fewer details and more functionality.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
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Communicate like a human being The Meta email was a masterwork of legal precision and human vacancy.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The attendees at the British Museum cocktail party, surrounded by masterworks of 20th-century art, couldn’t help but gush about one single gallery show on view in New York City.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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“Masterpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masterpiece. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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