as in masterpiece
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
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Recent Examples of masterwork
The key difference being Fielder actually finished his masterwork.
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Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2025
The Directors’ Fortnight People’s Choice Award was launched in 2023 in partnership with the Chantal Akerman Foundation, honoring the late Belgian auteur whose work frequently premiered in the section — including her feminist masterwork Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
To this day one of the great race-melodramas, Micheaux’s silent-era masterwork still shocks with its formal audacity and searing political clarity.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 21 May 2025
This latest entry in the art documentary series explores the life and legacy of Michelangelo through expert interviews, on-location footage, and a close look at his masterworks.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 May 2025
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Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2025
The Directors’ Fortnight People’s Choice Award was launched in 2023 in partnership with the Chantal Akerman Foundation, honoring the late Belgian auteur whose work frequently premiered in the section — including her feminist masterwork Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
To this day one of the great race-melodramas, Micheaux’s silent-era masterwork still shocks with its formal audacity and searing political clarity.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 21 May 2025
This latest entry in the art documentary series explores the life and legacy of Michelangelo through expert interviews, on-location footage, and a close look at his masterworks.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for masterwork
masterpiece
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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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“Masterwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masterwork. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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