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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
The masterpieces from Griffin’s collection include the large painting of a skull that Yusaku Maezawa bought at Sotheby’s in 2017 for $110 million, officially cementing Basquiat in the nine-figure canon with few other artists.
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Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
Lewis, a formidable collector, accumulated these masterpieces alongside his daughter Vivienne, an equally impassioned art enthusiast.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
25 June 2026
The rediscovery of the Faust ‘Bible’ offers extraordinary insight into the making of one of cinema’s great masterpieces.
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Alex Ritman,
Variety,
25 June 2026
That includes some of Rudy’s old childhood masterpieces — like his energetic, witty, blue superhero friend, Snap (Candi Milo).
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Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
In a tribute to his genius, creative director Claire Choisne chose to create four high-jewelry masterpieces honoring his legacy.
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Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
One, the visual and symbolic correlation between Shih’s painterly use of shadow in her food- and floral-centered compositions, and the still life masterpieces of the 17th century Dutch.
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Stephanie Shih
june 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
Lewis, a formidable collector, accumulated these masterpieces alongside his daughter Vivienne, an equally impassioned art enthusiast.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
25 June 2026
The rediscovery of the Faust ‘Bible’ offers extraordinary insight into the making of one of cinema’s great masterpieces.
—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
25 June 2026
That includes some of Rudy’s old childhood masterpieces — like his energetic, witty, blue superhero friend, Snap (Candi Milo).
—
Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
In a tribute to his genius, creative director Claire Choisne chose to create four high-jewelry masterpieces honoring his legacy.
—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
One, the visual and symbolic correlation between Shih’s painterly use of shadow in her food- and floral-centered compositions, and the still life masterpieces of the 17th century Dutch.
—
Stephanie Shih
june 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Mozart wrote of her enduring emotional support necessary for the creation of his many masterpieces.
—
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.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masterpieces
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Many were confused by the lack of mainstream inclusion, with some reactions asking for his classics, but that’s what other tributes were for.
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This is Part Two, Where To Go for The Best Active Travel Vacations right now and in the near future, including classics and trending hotspots.
Noun
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The Elgin Master Chorale’s 80th anniversary season will feature masterworks performed with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra and other guest artists.
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Meanwhile, a prodigious weekly outpouring of masterworks from Motown laid the groundwork for my teen-age love of jazz.
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“Masterpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masterpieces. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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