Synonyms of masterworks

masterworks

noun

plural of masterwork

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• masterpieces
• classics
• showpieces
• magnum opuses
• chefs d'oeuvre
• masterstrokes
• successes
• treasures
• gems
• blockbusters
• tours de force
• megahits
• winners
• prizes
• jewels
• pièces de résistance
• smashes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disasters
• failures
• bombs
• losers
• catastrophes
• duds
• turkeys
• flops
• washouts
• clunkers
• debacles
• fiascoes
• fizzles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of masterworks

At least some of the time, Hawthorne really was warming the little speckled eggs from which his masterworks would hatch. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

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

Pettit will perform on a Ruckers-style harpsichord built in 1987 by the late San Diego builder Ronald Haas, bringing an authenticity and intimacy to masterworks by Johann Sebastian Bach and François Couperin, a news release states. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026

These prelude performances are short, without intermission and showcase selected pieces from musical masterworks. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

The Elgin Master Chorale’s 80th anniversary season will feature masterworks performed with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra and other guest artists. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026