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masterpiece

/ˈmæstɚˌpis/noun3 syllables

Masterpiece means: the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman.

Synonyms for masterpiece6

noun, as in the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman

chef-d'oeuvre

also used for masterpiece

chef d'œuvre, magnum opus, masterwork, pièce de résistance, work of art

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What does masterpiece mean?2

noun

1

the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman

2

an outstanding achievement

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Masterpiece in a sentence

  • I watch the sky shift colors at dusk, a fleeting masterpiece.Igider
  • To my surprise, the film turned out to be a masterpiece.AlanF_US
  • The millionaire insisted on acquiring the masterpiece no matter how much it cost.CM
  • The millionaire intended to purchase the masterpiece regardless of cost.Dejo
  • Adriano's steak is a true masterpiece of culinary expertise.Amastan
  • She sculpted the cake into a three-tiered masterpiece.Amastan
  • I'm envious of the masterpiece that you are.Nuel
  • That painting is a masterpiece of impressionist art.unknown

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Forms of masterpiece

as a noun

plural
masterpieces