masterstroke

noun

mas·​ter·​stroke ˈma-stər-ˌstrōk How to pronounce masterstroke (audio)
: a masterly performance or move

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In a world scrambling for non-Russian energy amid escalating global tensions, could a 43-km strip of Armenian land become America's masterstroke against Moscow and Tehran? Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025 Turns out those boring beige shorts may not have been the merchandising masterstroke Target was hoping for. Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2025 The trade for Caruso was a masterstroke as well, especially since the Thunder didn’t have to give up any draft picks in the deal. Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025 Christian Bale nailed the delineations between rich guy Bruce Wayne and his vigilante alter ego, and director Christopher Nolan's outstanding redo of the Caped Crusader's origins was a twisty masterstroke. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for masterstroke

Word History

First Known Use

1679, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of masterstroke was in 1679

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“Masterstroke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masterstroke. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.

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