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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And then there was Beyoncé, who channeled her Texas upbringing and the Black roots of country music into a true masterwork.
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Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2024
If the masterworks of Jobim, Veloso, and Nascimento were seeped in an undulating wave of nostalgia, the Baianos reacted to the difficult days ahead with an outburst of samba joy and gutsy rock ’n’ roll.
—Ernesto Lechner, SPIN, 10 Sep. 2024
Indeed, Wes Craven's masterwork is a dizzying, witty display of what makes horror movies tick while being plenty scary in its own right.
—Gwen Ihnat, EW.com, 25 Sep. 2024
All in all, the Classic Moon is a masterwork of contemporary watchmaking executed by a master craftsman, and a welcome addition to the brand’s permanent collection.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024
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Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2024
If the masterworks of Jobim, Veloso, and Nascimento were seeped in an undulating wave of nostalgia, the Baianos reacted to the difficult days ahead with an outburst of samba joy and gutsy rock ’n’ roll.
—Ernesto Lechner, SPIN, 10 Sep. 2024
Indeed, Wes Craven's masterwork is a dizzying, witty display of what makes horror movies tick while being plenty scary in its own right.
—Gwen Ihnat, EW.com, 25 Sep. 2024
All in all, the Classic Moon is a masterwork of contemporary watchmaking executed by a master craftsman, and a welcome addition to the brand’s permanent collection.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Masterwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masterwork. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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