masterpieces

noun

plural of masterpiece
as in classics
something (as a work of art) that is a great achievement and often its creator's greatest achievement Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel are often considered to be his masterpieces

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Recent Examples of masterpieces Fruity nail decals are surprisingly customizable and come in dainty glass-like finishes, 3D masterpieces, and more. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 July 2026 The rediscovery of the Faust ‘Bible’ offers extraordinary insight into the making of one of cinema’s great masterpieces. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 June 2026 That includes some of Rudy’s old childhood masterpieces — like his energetic, witty, blue superhero friend, Snap (Candi Milo). — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026 My favorite depictions of this city know its real history is too cuckoo to capture sincerely; straight reenactments make the production of 35mm masterpieces look as piddly as Shrinky Dinks. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Lewis, a formidable collector, accumulated these masterpieces alongside his daughter Vivienne, an equally impassioned art enthusiast. — News Desk, Artforum, 25 June 2026 Situated in an elegant French neoclassical building in Barcelona’s Eixample district, the hotel puts you just footsteps away from luxury shopping, restaurants adored by locals, and masterpieces by Gaudí and other Spanish architects. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026 The masterpieces from Griffin’s collection include the large painting of a skull that Yusaku Maezawa bought at Sotheby’s in 2017 for $110 million, officially cementing Basquiat in the nine-figure canon with few other artists. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026 The diverse lineup also includes pre-war masterpieces such as a 1939 Horch 855 and 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K, alongside racing icons like a 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C and a 1955 Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masterpieces
  1. classics
  2. masterworks
Noun
  • Yet their designs have an enduring visual quality that has made them into timeless classics.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • Imani wasn’t really a Disney classics kid, but did enjoy Aladdin.
    — Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 5 July 2026
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  • The Elgin Master Chorale’s 80th anniversary season will feature masterworks performed with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra and other guest artists.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • Meanwhile, a prodigious weekly outpouring of masterworks from Motown laid the groundwork for my teen-age love of jazz.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
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