Synonyms of masterwork

masterwork

noun

ˈma-stər-ˌwərk 

as in masterpiece

something (as a work of art) that is a great achievement and often its creator's greatest achievement

his most famous novel is regarded as a masterwork of Western literature

Synonyms & Similar Words

• masterpiece
• classic
• magnum opus
• chef d'oeuvre
• showpiece
• masterstroke
• success
• tour de force
• blockbuster
• gem
• treasure
• pièce de résistance
• prize
• megahit
• winner
• jewel
• smash

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• failure
• disaster
• catastrophe
• bomb
• turkey
• fiasco
• debacle
• loser
• flop
• washout
• dud
• clunker
• fizzle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of masterwork

Last year, ARTnews reported that a painting long considered a Moïse Kisling masterwork in the collection of Japan’s Yamada Bee Company Group had been linked to Beltracchi. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

When Fosse won the Nobel in 2023, that meant publishing a big run of his almost 700-page masterwork. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Measuring roughly 224 feet long, the eleventh-century masterwork depicts the events surrounding the Duke of Normandy’s conquest of England. — News Desk, Artforum, 11 Aug. 2026

San Michele’s seaside and other-era vibe are, perhaps, its greatest attractions, but there’s a signifcant Old Master to ogle while visiting—Anthony van Dyck’s 17th-century masterwork, The Crucifixion, in the Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo. — Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026