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
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Recent Examples of masterpieces
The Prado is a collection of Spanish and international masterpieces—and a source of national pride.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
The operation’s artisans create ceramic masterpieces as well as functional cookware—which are no less beautiful.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Gorgeous, visceral and slightly anxiety-inducing, KID A MNESIA is an epic wander through the masterpieces that inspired it—a time and place that 25 years ago, Radiohead cautioned us to enter at our own peril.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Read on to discover the stories behind the artist’s most fascinating masterpieces.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Visitors to the exhibition will encounter a wide range of Conner’s masterpieces.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
One also walks away with the fear that three of those masterpieces may be lost forever.
—Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
Don’t miss these three masterpieces and be sure to reach out to an agent to see more.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Over the years, Banksy’s artwork has targeted and satirized British politics, American consumerism and gun ownership, classic art masterpieces, celebrity culture, war, global hunger, pollution, climate change and much more.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
The operation’s artisans create ceramic masterpieces as well as functional cookware—which are no less beautiful.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Gorgeous, visceral and slightly anxiety-inducing, KID A MNESIA is an epic wander through the masterpieces that inspired it—a time and place that 25 years ago, Radiohead cautioned us to enter at our own peril.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Read on to discover the stories behind the artist’s most fascinating masterpieces.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Visitors to the exhibition will encounter a wide range of Conner’s masterpieces.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
One also walks away with the fear that three of those masterpieces may be lost forever.
—Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
Don’t miss these three masterpieces and be sure to reach out to an agent to see more.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Over the years, Banksy’s artwork has targeted and satirized British politics, American consumerism and gun ownership, classic art masterpieces, celebrity culture, war, global hunger, pollution, climate change and much more.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masterpieces
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When temperatures drop, turn to comfort-food classics (like breaded or smothered pork chops) and serve them with one of our favorite hearty mashed potato recipes.—
Wini Moranville,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Apr. 2026
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Among the vast range of works are classics, such as Sir John Everett Millais’ Ophelia to Henry Moore’s moving sculpture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Formed in Berlin, the Notos Quartett is known for its wide-ranging repertoire, spanning classical masterworks, rediscovered treasures and contemporary compositions.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Barnes has one of the world's most extraordinary private collections with 181 Renoirs, 69 Cézannes, 59 Matisses, and 46 Picassos—that's more impressionist and post-impressionist masterworks than most major museums.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Masterpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masterpieces. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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