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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
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
Damiani has succeeded in reflecting the artistic genius of some of the world’s most famous masterpieces in a high jewelry collection.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
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.
—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
Damiani has succeeded in reflecting the artistic genius of some of the world’s most famous masterpieces in a high jewelry collection.
—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Rustic Gardens makes and sells floral masterpieces and outdoor works of art for the home.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masterpieces
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The business has since expanded to three locations, where staff members serve Portuguese classics like cod fish croquettes, chourico assado—a flaming sausage dish—and octopus in garlic sauce for game days.
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Some turned to Italian classics for relief.
Noun
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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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From $170,500 While disparate inform and function, the finest motorcycles and watches are both mechanical masterworks, which is why the collaboration between horologist Richard Mille and bike-builder Brough Superior feels at once unexpected and inevitable.
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“Masterpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masterpieces. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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