as in masterpieces
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
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Recent Examples of masterworks
Meanwhile, a prodigious weekly outpouring of masterworks from Motown laid the groundwork for my teen-age love of jazz.
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Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
From $170,500 While disparate inform and function, the finest motorcycles and watches are both mechanical masterworks, which is why the collaboration between horologist Richard Mille and bike-builder Brough Superior feels at once unexpected and inevitable.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
The attendees at the British Museum cocktail party, surrounded by masterworks of 20th-century art, couldn’t help but gush about one single gallery show on view in New York City.
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Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
The Emiratis were paying the French $1 billion for the rights to the Louvre name, guidance on what art to buy, and loans of masterworks by Da Vinci, Matisse, and Van Gogh.
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Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2026
True to her intention, Kouzeh has no tables as of yet, only the counter full of her masterworks, now numbering around 25, with a short menu of coffee and aromatic teas.
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Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
Made from a biodegradable plastic and available in a variety of finishes that include lacquer, bronze, and a stone-like lyme, these armless, headless pieces—which start at $850 and can exceed $5,500 for solid bronze—recall masterworks like the Aphrodite of Cyrene.
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Elizabeth Kiefer,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
Programs pair masterworks with contemporary voices, highlighting throughlines between classical, jazz, folk and new music.
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Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
Whether you’re drawn to ancient history or Renaissance masterworks, each site rewards those who take their time.
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Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
From $170,500 While disparate inform and function, the finest motorcycles and watches are both mechanical masterworks, which is why the collaboration between horologist Richard Mille and bike-builder Brough Superior feels at once unexpected and inevitable.
—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
The attendees at the British Museum cocktail party, surrounded by masterworks of 20th-century art, couldn’t help but gush about one single gallery show on view in New York City.
—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
The Emiratis were paying the French $1 billion for the rights to the Louvre name, guidance on what art to buy, and loans of masterworks by Da Vinci, Matisse, and Van Gogh.
—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2026
True to her intention, Kouzeh has no tables as of yet, only the counter full of her masterworks, now numbering around 25, with a short menu of coffee and aromatic teas.
—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
Made from a biodegradable plastic and available in a variety of finishes that include lacquer, bronze, and a stone-like lyme, these armless, headless pieces—which start at $850 and can exceed $5,500 for solid bronze—recall masterworks like the Aphrodite of Cyrene.
—
Elizabeth Kiefer,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
Programs pair masterworks with contemporary voices, highlighting throughlines between classical, jazz, folk and new music.
—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
Whether you’re drawn to ancient history or Renaissance masterworks, each site rewards those who take their time.
—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masterworks
masterpieces
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That includes some of Rudy’s old childhood masterpieces — like his energetic, witty, blue superhero friend, Snap (Candi Milo).
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In a tribute to his genius, creative director Claire Choisne chose to create four high-jewelry masterpieces honoring his legacy.
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“Masterworks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masterworks. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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