masterstroke

noun

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

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The move became a masterstroke. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 May 2026 Indeed, a team-up between the two icons would be perceived as a brilliant masterstroke. — Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026 Kaser’s masterstroke is in compounding these questions of agency with his deft writing style—there are motifs of holes, bottles, and explosions. — Alastair Shuttleworth, Pitchfork, 2 May 2026 Despite a strong portfolio of whimsical, child-like work, Paper Trail may well be Hertzfeldt’s masterstroke. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 May 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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