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

That process yielded its share of masterworks, like the Mercado San Juan de Dios. — Michael Snyder, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026

Rooted in raw reality but told through poetic fiction, James Baldwin’s masterwork attends a day in the life of 14-year-old John Grimes and the awakenings, histories, and stories that shape his life. — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026

In his masterwork, Capote delved deeply into the reporting of the murder of a Kansas family. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026

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