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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
Rustic Gardens makes and sells floral masterpieces and outdoor works of art for the home.
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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
With the help of Ray Aghayan and Rhett Turner, Mackie is responsible for more iconic masterpieces, specifically designed for leading ladies, than any other costume designer this historian can think of.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 30 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
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
Laser prints reference Italian frescos and Renaissance masterpieces.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
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
With the help of Ray Aghayan and Rhett Turner, Mackie is responsible for more iconic masterpieces, specifically designed for leading ladies, than any other costume designer this historian can think of.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 30 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
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
Laser prints reference Italian frescos and Renaissance masterpieces.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masterpieces
Noun
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Expect hearty Midwestern classics, friendly service, and sunsets that inspire.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Boston gets a lot of attention for its classics—lobster rolls, Boston cream pie, clam chowder.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 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
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“Masterpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masterpieces. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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