MASTERWORK Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

masterwork

noun

ˈma-stər-ˌwərk

Definition of masterwork

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 George Lucas and Mellody Hobson used the night to defend their ambitious narrative art museum, arguing that illustration and pop culture belong alongside masterworks as legitimate, emotionally resonant art. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026 Taken together, these masterworks mirror Prieto’s own process, which often uses chance as a springboard for composition and which harnesses ephemera — memories, scents, poems, or even architectural fragments — to create new work. — Jill Singer, Curbed, 14 Sep. 2026 Inside, more masterworks can be found, as can a slick eatery, The Restaurant at The Norton. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 That process yielded its share of masterworks, like the Mercado San Juan de Dios. — Michael Snyder, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for masterwork

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masterpiece

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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

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