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

George Lucas and Mellody Hobson used the night to defend their ambitious narrative art museum, arguing that illustration and pop culture belong alongside masterworks as legitimate, emotionally resonant art. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Taken together, these masterworks mirror Prieto’s own process, which often uses chance as a springboard for composition and which harnesses ephemera — memories, scents, poems, or even architectural fragments — to create new work. — Jill Singer, Curbed, 14 Sep. 2026

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