masterstrokes

noun

plural of masterstroke
as in masterpieces

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  1. masterpieces
  2. showpieces
  3. tours de force
  4. masterworks
  5. classics
Noun
  • Legends like this one only serve to enhance the value of certain masterpieces crafted from diamonds and precious stones.
    — Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Jeon Do-yeon, who won the Cannes best actress prize for Lee’s Secret Sunshine in 2007, stars opposite Sul Kyung-gu, the lead of the director’s early masterpieces Peppermint Candy and Oasis.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of masterpieces
Noun
  • For those weary of the overt commercialism surrounding those glitzy showpieces, the GAA provides a refreshing antidote.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • The new product lineup isn’t limited to ultra-aged showpieces.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Definition of showpieces
Noun
  • Extraordinary subjects call for extraordinary styles, which is why this year’s best films offer the special thrills of aesthetic tours de force pulled off with flair.
    — JUSTIN CHANG, New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2025
Definition of tours de force
Noun
  • Inside, more masterworks can be found, as can a slick eatery, The Restaurant at The Norton.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • That process yielded its share of masterworks, like the Mercado San Juan de Dios.
    — Michael Snyder, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of masterworks
Noun
  • Inside, celebrities, artists, and politicians mix with neighborhood regulars around tables laden with red-sauce classics served family style.
    — Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026
  • There’s a selection of fresh juices, pastries and muffins, alongside heartier classics like the full English, or smoked salmon sourdough crumpets.
    — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026
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