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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 masterpieces
Mozart wrote of her enduring emotional support necessary for the creation of his many masterpieces.
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Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Beautifully balanced with savory, sweet, salty and subtly-spicy flavor, these pecans are a hit by the handful or sprinkled on top of leafy green masterpieces like Copycat Panera Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad or Kale and Roasted Beet Salad with Hot Honey Vinaigrette.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Damiani has succeeded in reflecting the artistic genius of some of the world’s most famous masterpieces in a high jewelry collection.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Rustic Gardens makes and sells floral masterpieces and outdoor works of art for the home.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Cut sponges into simple shapes like hearts, circles, or stars, and have little ones dip them into paint or ink to create their very own masterpieces.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Days spent admiring masterpieces at the Louvre Museum, strolling through Montmartre, or picnicking near the Eiffel Tower call for chic but walkable outfits.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
The theme dreamed up by Challis Davy looks at legendary artists and masterpieces, such as Michelangelo, Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh, Kahlo, and Rockwell.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Cars and Cars 3 are masterpieces, though.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 28 May 2026
Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Beautifully balanced with savory, sweet, salty and subtly-spicy flavor, these pecans are a hit by the handful or sprinkled on top of leafy green masterpieces like Copycat Panera Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad or Kale and Roasted Beet Salad with Hot Honey Vinaigrette.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Damiani has succeeded in reflecting the artistic genius of some of the world’s most famous masterpieces in a high jewelry collection.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Rustic Gardens makes and sells floral masterpieces and outdoor works of art for the home.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Cut sponges into simple shapes like hearts, circles, or stars, and have little ones dip them into paint or ink to create their very own masterpieces.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Days spent admiring masterpieces at the Louvre Museum, strolling through Montmartre, or picnicking near the Eiffel Tower call for chic but walkable outfits.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
The theme dreamed up by Challis Davy looks at legendary artists and masterpieces, such as Michelangelo, Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh, Kahlo, and Rockwell.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Cars and Cars 3 are masterpieces, though.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masterpieces
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And even that could probably be chalked up to a long layoff, because the Canes went on to win the next four games and then defeated the Vegas Golden Knights for the Cup in six games, most of which were instant classics.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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Bud Kennedy’s Eats Beat column rounds up steakhouse splurges, Stockyards classics and a barbecue experience worth booking before the day arrives.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 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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The Emiratis were paying the French $1 billion for the rights to the Louvre name, guidance on what art to buy, and loans of masterworks by Da Vinci, Matisse, and Van Gogh.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Masterpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masterpieces. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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