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

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

The diverse lineup also includes pre-war masterpieces such as a 1939 Horch 855 and 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K, alongside racing icons like a 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C and a 1955 Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

My favorite depictions of this city know its real history is too cuckoo to capture sincerely; straight reenactments make the production of 35mm masterpieces look as piddly as Shrinky Dinks. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

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. — 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