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Recent Examples of masterstroke
But not everyone sees the port expansion as a strategic masterstroke.
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Performing a de facto remake of show's mythology before gradually bringing Daleks, Time Lords, Cybermen, the Master and the other Doctor Who villains back into the mix was a masterstroke.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Lee Shubert’s urban masterstroke proved as permanent as any real-estate coup can be in New York.
—Frank Rich, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Lee Shubert’s urban masterstroke proved as permanent as any real-estate coup can be in New York.
—Frank Rich, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Performing a de facto remake of show's mythology before gradually bringing Daleks, Time Lords, Cybermen, the Master and the other Doctor Who villains back into the mix was a masterstroke.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Lee Shubert’s urban masterstroke proved as permanent as any real-estate coup can be in New York.
—Frank Rich, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Lee Shubert’s urban masterstroke proved as permanent as any real-estate coup can be in New York.
—Frank Rich, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for masterstroke
Noun
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Such investors won’t be interested in DEI and ESG as showpieces to feel better about themselves.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Most of the vehicles displayed in the booths at Overland Expo West are showpieces.—
Jakob Schiller,
Outside Online,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The Casa is adjacent to the majestic Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, and sits in quiet dialogue with the Baroque architectural masterpiece, promising not to compete but to converse.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Whether that’s a full meal, or amazing sides and options to go with his grilling masterpiece, these local favorites will turn any casual meal into a feast, all delivered right to your door (or patio!).—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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One of the virtues of the Criterion Channel, however, is that its track record of presenting canonical classics and recent masterworks lends instant prominence to its new additions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 May 2025
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Music at the fourth Orlando Sings Choral Festival included Jewish modern masterworks and folk songs, as well as a Catholic pilgrimage.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 May 2025
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For back-to-back nights, more than 45,000 fans packed the Big A to see the Savannah Bananas — a team born from a small-time collegiate summer team that became a tour de force that has forever changed baseball.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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My favourite is the tour de force on the wall of a pet shop near Leeds United’s stadium, depicting him as Christ the Redeemer (above).—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Masterstroke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masterstroke. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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