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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
For the past 20 years, the renowned security expert has been trying to crack the biggest, unsolved art heist in history at Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, when two thieves made off with more than $500 million worth of masterpieces in 1990.
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Kc Baker, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
But until then, here’s a peek at the seven best hotels in the Dolomites, from traditional alpine chalets to minimalist masterpieces.
—Graeme Green, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
Its permanent exhibitions showcase African masks, Native American textiles, and contemporary masterpieces, offering visitors a sweeping journey through global artistic traditions.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 12 Mar. 2025
This streamer is one for movie lovers, featuring everything from cult classics to modern masterpieces.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Other great spots for golf include We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, where two 18-hole masterpieces are both visually stunning and unspoiled by nearby hulking homes.
—David Weiss, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The iconic Italian car design company—renowned for masterpieces like the Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato—has been at the forefront of automotive design for over 105 years.
—Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2025
Toward stories that are nothing but a title, and masterpieces that can fit in the interior pocket of a handbag.
—Audrey Wollen, The New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2025
The floor-length dress, which takes inspiration from the Renaissance period, is evocative of Florence’s architectural masterpieces and artistry, per the brand’s official description of the look.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
Kc Baker, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
But until then, here’s a peek at the seven best hotels in the Dolomites, from traditional alpine chalets to minimalist masterpieces.
—Graeme Green, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
Its permanent exhibitions showcase African masks, Native American textiles, and contemporary masterpieces, offering visitors a sweeping journey through global artistic traditions.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 12 Mar. 2025
This streamer is one for movie lovers, featuring everything from cult classics to modern masterpieces.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Other great spots for golf include We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, where two 18-hole masterpieces are both visually stunning and unspoiled by nearby hulking homes.
—David Weiss, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The iconic Italian car design company—renowned for masterpieces like the Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato—has been at the forefront of automotive design for over 105 years.
—Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2025
Toward stories that are nothing but a title, and masterpieces that can fit in the interior pocket of a handbag.
—Audrey Wollen, The New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2025
The floor-length dress, which takes inspiration from the Renaissance period, is evocative of Florence’s architectural masterpieces and artistry, per the brand’s official description of the look.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Masterpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masterpieces. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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