masterstroke
or mas·ter stroke
a masterly action or achievement; an extremely skillful or effective action: War was avoided by a masterstroke of diplomacy.
Origin of masterstroke
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How to use masterstroke in a sentence
It looks like an ingenious master stroke in retrospect.
It was a master-stroke, worthy the genius of a great commander.
The Battle of New Orleans | Zachary F. SmithBy this measure of policy—this master stroke of psychologic insight into human eventualities, Mohammed showed his natural genius.
Islam Her Moral And Spiritual Value | Arthur Glyn LeonardWe have been on the job day in and day out and are pleased to announce that we have just played a master stroke.
Negro Migration during the War | Emmett J. ScottHaving tomatoes was a master stroke, because they go so well with veal, and you will have enough of them over for a second dinner.
Living on a Little | Caroline French Benton
It was a master stroke of policy, and the event proved the choice of the man to be admirable in every way.
The Panama Canal | Frederic Jennings Haskin
British Dictionary definitions for masterstroke
/ (ˈmɑːstəˌstrəʊk) /
an outstanding piece of strategy, skill, talent, etc: your idea is a masterstroke
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