masterstroke

Or mas·ter stroke

[mas-ter-strohk, mah-ster-]

noun

1. a masterly action or achievement; an extremely skillful or effective action.

   War was avoided by a masterstroke of diplomacy.

masterstroke

/ ˈmɑːstəˌstrəʊk /

noun

1. an outstanding piece of strategy, skill, talent, etc

   your idea is a masterstroke

Word History and Origins

Origin of masterstroke¹

First recorded in 1670–80; master + stroke ¹

Example Sentences

But keeping hold of one star - Antoine Semenyo - proved an absolute masterstroke as the Ghana winger has been the inspiration behind their climb to second spot in the Premier League.

Read more on BBC

That is surely a powerful motivator for half of his team and potentially a Bradley masterstroke.

Read more on BBC

Orbán’s co-opting of the media was his masterstroke — and it has succeeded in keeping the majority of Hungarians in his camp for a long time.

Read more on Salon

In a masterstroke of marketing, he built his bridge to the movie industry with a clear intention.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

It was a bold move by Luis Enrique to drop Donnarumma and turn to the Frenchman, but one that could prove a masterstroke in the future if Chevalier lives up to great expectations.

Read more on BBC