MASTERSTROKE Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

masterstroke

noun

Definition of masterstroke

as in showpiece

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Recent Examples of masterstroke And the decision to not have the spectacle in Budapest distracted by transfer rumors that might trigger internal tensions proved to be a masterstroke. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Turning sadness, depression and defeat into group activities to be enjoyed together has been an ingenious masterstroke of programming. — Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026 That all starts with the masterstroke that was Doug Armstrong’s dual offer sheet in the summer of 2024 — a franchise-altering moment that has genuinely changed this team’s trajectory. — Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 26 May 2026 The move became a masterstroke. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for masterstroke

Recent Examples of Synonyms for masterstroke

Noun

The reference point is 1930s Milan, where bold material combinations and precise geometry turned these utilitarian spaces into showpieces.

— Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026
Hosting everything from vibrational yoga sessions and fractal projections to energy alignments and live performances, the resort’s immersive showpiece is engineered to help guests feel sound, not just hear it.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of showpiece

Noun

Zaha Hadid Architects principal Patrik Schumacher likens the collection’s élan with that achieved by the masterpieces of Michelangelo and the Renaissance, but reimagined for the 21st century.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
An exclusive excerpt from Jonathan Van Meter’s ‘Citizen Kim’ reveals how a French Impressionist masterpiece ended up on her bathroom wall.

— Jonathan Van Meter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of masterpiece

Noun

The result was a career-spanning tour de force from one of hip-hop’s most seminal figures, and perhaps more Yankee hats and jerseys in the crowd than SoFi Stadium has ever seen.

— Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2026
The pre-game session was nothing more than a final dress rehearsal ahead of what ultimately became a tour de force performance.

— Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026