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masterwork

American  
[mas-ter-wurk, mah-ster-] / ˈmæs tərˌwɜrk, ˈmɑ stər- /

noun

  1. masterpiece.


Etymology

Origin of masterwork

First recorded in 1600–10; master + work

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This was Miller’s masterwork in a production that will be remembered long after the tally of this year’s Tony Awards are long forgotten.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 2026

“Completed in 2019 and designed by Don Ziebell, it is a masterwork combining subtle finishes and exquisite details.”

From MarketWatch Mar. 23, 2026

At its London premiere before coronavirus closed the theatres, The Standard newspaper described it as a "late masterwork... wise, witty and devastatingly sad".

From Barron's Nov. 29, 2025

With just a few deft strokes, Mr. Lloyd finds thoughtful ways of reinvigorating Beckett’s masterwork.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 29, 2025

My father had a lot of artist’s prints, limited edition copies approved and signed by the artist of the masterwork they emulated.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin

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