MASTERSTROKE Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

masterstroke

noun

Definition of masterstroke

as in showpiece

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Recent Examples of masterstroke Indeed, a team-up between the two icons would be perceived as a brilliant masterstroke. — Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026 And the decision to not have the spectacle in Budapest distracted by transfer rumors that might trigger internal tensions proved to be a masterstroke. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Turning sadness, depression and defeat into group activities to be enjoyed together has been an ingenious masterstroke of programming. — Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026 That all starts with the masterstroke that was Doug Armstrong’s dual offer sheet in the summer of 2024 — a franchise-altering moment that has genuinely changed this team’s trajectory. — Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for masterstroke

Recent Examples of Synonyms for masterstroke

Noun

The reference point is 1930s Milan, where bold material combinations and precise geometry turned these utilitarian spaces into showpieces.

— Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026
For all its architectural importance, the beach house was never just a showpiece.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of showpiece

Noun

After 144 years of construction, architect Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia, was inaugurated this summer after the final piece of the Tower of Jesus Christ was installed in February.

— Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
Dating van Gogh’s Starry Night Vincent van Gogh’s masterpiece, The Starry Night (1889), has long fascinated art lovers and scientists like.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of masterpiece

Noun

This came about after co-writing a number of prequels and sequels to Frank Herbert’s sci-fi masterwork Dune alongside the author’s son, Brian Herbert.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2026
Explore See latest videos, charts and news The emo greats are expected to make a huge surge on the Billboard charts next week with their 2006 masterwork The Black Parade.

— Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of masterwork

Noun

To call Stewart’s work in that show a tour de force would be an understatement.

— Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2026
The film’s strongest awards prospect is probably Andrew Garfield, who gives a tour de force turn as Altman, and who will compete in the genre-blending supporting actor race.

— Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2026