Synonyms of masterpieces

masterpieces

noun

plural of masterpiece

as in classics

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

• classics
• masterworks
• successes
• gems
• showpieces
• jewels
• magnum opuses
• prizes
• treasures
• masterstrokes
• chefs d'oeuvre
• winners
• blockbusters
• tours de force
• megahits
• pièces de résistance
• smashes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bombs
• disasters
• failures
• losers
• catastrophes
• duds
• turkeys
• flops
• washouts
• clunkers
• debacles
• fiascoes
• fizzles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of masterpieces

During summertime, the city’s rooftop bars come alive, showcasing panoramic vistas of Lake Michigan, the Chicago River and many of the city’s architectural masterpieces. — Taryn White, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

The masterpieces of the genre have the means to overcome this. — James Parker, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Every year, nearly 4 million people come to get lost among the museum's many priceless masterpieces. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Two Democratic lawmakers have introduced a bill to protect federal artworks, including New Deal-era masterpieces, from possible sale or destruction. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026

These handmade pieces fly off the shelf at antique stores, and the island’s artisans continue to make contemporary masterpieces today. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 17 July 2026

These were small masterpieces embellished with gold and vivid enamels. — Selene Oliva, Glamour, 13 July 2026

Situated in an elegant French neoclassical building in Barcelona’s Eixample district, the hotel puts you just footsteps away from luxury shopping, restaurants adored by locals, and masterpieces by Gaudí and other Spanish architects. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Fruity nail decals are surprisingly customizable and come in dainty glass-like finishes, 3D masterpieces, and more. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 July 2026