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

Born in 1906, Visconti was older than either collaborator, and his high-toned, overripe style, expressed in his masterpieces Senso (1954) and The Leopard (1963), arguably renders him an even more remote figure. — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

Painting and drawing aren’t about producing museum-worthy masterpieces. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 July 2026

Respected directors are diving into the genre and creating masterpieces, but none of them seem interested in outer space. — Matthew Razak, Space.com, 26 July 2026

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