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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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The human desire to build places for worship has often resulted in some of the most breathtaking architectural masterpieces in existence.
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Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
Angel tackled darker themes than its predecessor while still maintaining the quippy lightness that makes Joss Whedon’s masterpieces, well, masterpieces.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Florence, with its rich Renaissance heritage, attracts art buyers seeking original masterpieces or high-quality reproductions.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The four suites are masterpieces of sustainable luxury, complemented by 360-degree views that stretch endlessly across the six volcanic peaks of the Virunga Massif.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
However, these seven properties have taken the charge one step further and created unique gingerbread masterpieces.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Near the waterfront, The Museum of Fine Arts’ collection has masterpieces by the likes of Rodin and Monet.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2024
Visit one of his masterpieces—Glass House—in Canaan, Connecticut, which was designed and constructed in the 1940s.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
Spanning from luminous leaded glass masterpieces to rare and storied collections, the auctions honor the legacy of Louis Comfort Tiffany alongside a selection of design masterworks spanning Art Deco to contemporary icons, Sotheby’s said in a statement.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
Angel tackled darker themes than its predecessor while still maintaining the quippy lightness that makes Joss Whedon’s masterpieces, well, masterpieces.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Florence, with its rich Renaissance heritage, attracts art buyers seeking original masterpieces or high-quality reproductions.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The four suites are masterpieces of sustainable luxury, complemented by 360-degree views that stretch endlessly across the six volcanic peaks of the Virunga Massif.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
However, these seven properties have taken the charge one step further and created unique gingerbread masterpieces.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Near the waterfront, The Museum of Fine Arts’ collection has masterpieces by the likes of Rodin and Monet.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2024
Visit one of his masterpieces—Glass House—in Canaan, Connecticut, which was designed and constructed in the 1940s.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
Spanning from luminous leaded glass masterpieces to rare and storied collections, the auctions honor the legacy of Louis Comfort Tiffany alongside a selection of design masterworks spanning Art Deco to contemporary icons, Sotheby’s said in a statement.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Masterpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masterpieces. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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