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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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But before then, Seattle is getting a showpiece final.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Routers rarely get described as showpieces, but the TP-Link Archer BE800 makes a strong case.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Ivy moved to America to become a culinary force but her food masterpieces are now mainly served up for their two kids.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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To be clear, Supreme Clientele 2 isn’t the masterpiece that the original 2000 album is.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
26 Aug. 2025
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The film would go on to become Mackenzie’s masterwork, boasting the best performance of Chris Pine’s career, one that was captured in only 17 days due to his Star Trek schedule.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Aug. 2025
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From August 13 through 17, Northern California’s Monterey Peninsula once again became the annual bellwether for the collector-car market, as the world’s leading auction houses presented masterworks through the automotive ages.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
20 Aug. 2025
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Her presentation had been a dazzling tour de force that left the crowd stunned and clamoring for more.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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This is a tour de force performance, one of the best screen outings for the actor who, after his Emmy nomination for another tour de force as Penguin, is on a roll.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Masterstroke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masterstroke. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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