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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
Mindhunter is one of David Fincher’s absolute masterpieces, a pinnacle of true crime television aided by excellent performances all around.
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Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
My room was in one of the hotel’s newer wings, where old Dutch masterpieces from the Schörghuber family’s private collection adorned the halls.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
The Cathedral, and masterpieces like Radu Jude’s Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World.
—Will Tavlin, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
Each of these masterpieces invited the world to dream with its eyes open.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2025
On this small round table, Jane had penned her masterpieces.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Over time, it’s been recognized as one of the best films of the ‘80s and one of Reiner’s masterpieces.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Visitors can vote for their favorite masterpieces while supporting Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital.
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025
Wang pointed to airport stores in London, which are architectural masterpieces with cafés inside.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
My room was in one of the hotel’s newer wings, where old Dutch masterpieces from the Schörghuber family’s private collection adorned the halls.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
The Cathedral, and masterpieces like Radu Jude’s Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World.
—Will Tavlin, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
Each of these masterpieces invited the world to dream with its eyes open.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2025
On this small round table, Jane had penned her masterpieces.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Over time, it’s been recognized as one of the best films of the ‘80s and one of Reiner’s masterpieces.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Visitors can vote for their favorite masterpieces while supporting Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital.
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 10 Dec. 2025
Wang pointed to airport stores in London, which are architectural masterpieces with cafés inside.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masterpieces
Noun
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Publix has their bakery classics that never disappoint—cookie cake and Key lime pie for us always are at the top of lists.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Screenings take place on select days throughout the year, featuring a range of movie classics at the historic Aurora Fox Arts Center.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Sales come and go, and with them masterworks of every style, size, medium, and era.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
8 Jan. 2026
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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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“Masterpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masterpieces. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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