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 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 Rooted in raw reality but told through poetic fiction, James Baldwin’s masterwork attends a day in the life of 14-year-old John Grimes and the awakenings, histories, and stories that shape his life. — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for masterwork

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masterpiece

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After a great box office run with a global cume of $224 million, The Social Network continues to be heralded as a masterpiece of its era.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
In keeping with the film‘s maximalist vibe, the noise around it keeps whipsawing in different directions, with defenders calling it a misunderstood masterpiece and detractors equally fervent in calling it a complete artistic disaster.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026

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