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Recent Examples of masterstroke
But the comedy masterstroke is Lilith’s maneuvering to take an Uber home on her mother’s account.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
The Saint-Gaudens design of Lady Liberty with torch and olive branch is arguably the most iconic US coinage ever struck, with the eagle on the reverse a masterstroke of neoclassical style.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
As a promotional move, the North Coast 500 was a masterstroke — too much of one, by most accounts.
—Angus MacKinnon, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2025
The underarm serve is one of tennis’s most curious shots, caught between the poles of disrespectful trick shot and tactical masterstroke.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
The Saint-Gaudens design of Lady Liberty with torch and olive branch is arguably the most iconic US coinage ever struck, with the eagle on the reverse a masterstroke of neoclassical style.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
As a promotional move, the North Coast 500 was a masterstroke — too much of one, by most accounts.
—Angus MacKinnon, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2025
The underarm serve is one of tennis’s most curious shots, caught between the poles of disrespectful trick shot and tactical masterstroke.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for masterstroke
Noun
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This isn’t just a showpiece, though.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 Sep. 2025
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For the evening, Kate wore her favorite showpiece, the Lover’s Knot Tiara.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mayer’s masterpiece, now almost a decade old, remains the definitive investigation of modern campaign finance.—
Zephyr Teachout,
The Atlantic,
22 Sep. 2025
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Kids can create their own pumpkin masterpieces using non-toxic acrylic paint markers during special hours and for an additional cost.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Black Reconstruction is a masterwork of political economy, historical revision, and moral clarity—and remains a caution for its modern readers.—
Zephyr Teachout,
The Atlantic,
22 Sep. 2025
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The full-length masterwork celebrates the brilliance of emeralds, rubies and diamonds through three distinct ballets.—
Sean Erwin,
Miami Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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Then, in a tour de force of magical realism, three versions of Ty’s absentee dad crawl out of the walls and furniture one night.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Building such a plant is an engineering tour de force.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Masterstroke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masterstroke. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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