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

Unveiled at Watches and Wonders earlier this year, Reference 5810/1G-001 is a minimalist masterpiece. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 July 2026

The 29-year-old actress reached into the archives for an Atelier Versace masterpiece, hailing from the brand’s spring/summer 2016 couture collection. — Afia Asamoah, InStyle, 24 July 2026

Grok Imagine’s retelling of Homer’s epic will likely only make Nolan’s feat look even more of a masterpiece, especially since it was shot entirely on Imax film and used extremely little CGI. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026

His masterpiece performance at home against the Kansas City Chiefs, which included a timely late sack of Patrick Mahomes, thrust Denver into the driver’s seat in what became a successful run to the AFC West title. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 22 July 2026