masterpiece
noun
mas·ter·piece
ˈma-stər-ˌpēs 
1
: a work done with extraordinary skill
especially
: a supreme intellectual or artistic achievement
2
: a piece of work presented to a medieval guild as evidence of qualification for the rank of master
Examples of masterpiece in a Sentence
The painting was immediately recognized as a masterpiece.
Herman Melville's masterpiece was Moby-Dick.
Her study of apes is a masterpiece.
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New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2025
In the clip, the confident toddler uses a kitchen highchair to reach the countertop to make the breakfast masterpiece.
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—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2025
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New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2025
In the clip, the confident toddler uses a kitchen highchair to reach the countertop to make the breakfast masterpiece.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
The destination’s popularity is no surprise, really—Ciudad de México (CDMX) is one of the world’s greatest epicenters of culture, with architectural masterpieces, innovative cuisine, and a lively art scene that all contribute to the capital’s rich history.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
Friday night’s show of shooting brilliance came on the heels of a 37-point outburst in Los Angeles the night before and a 52-point masterpiece in Memphis on Tuesday.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for masterpiece
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“Masterpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masterpiece. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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masterpiece
noun
mas·ter·piece
ˈmas-tər-ˌpēs
: a work done with great skill
especially
: a supreme intellectual or artistic achievement
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