as in masterpieces
something (as a work of art) that is a great achievement and often its creator's greatest achievement
the sculptor labored for 15 years on his chef d'oeuvre
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masterpieces
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Here are five of his masterpieces.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
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Visitors to the exhibition will encounter a wide range of Conner’s masterpieces.—
Robert Lang,
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31 Mar. 2026
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“Chefs d'oeuvre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chefs%20d%27oeuvre. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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