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masterpiece

Definition for masterpiece

noun as in respected work of art

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We are so used to associating “masterpieces” with largeness of conception that it often can shock us to discover that modest quirkiness has its own appeal.

The resulting 1978 masterpiece—sublimely detailed and marvelously strange in its presentation of unseen ridges, troughs and endless plains—reflected the newly established theories of plate tectonics and continental drift.

It’s unclear how much it cost to create that masterpiece.

It was Shelley's first book and her masterpiece.

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Smith, citing issues with Apple’s process, decided to end it after the third season, which is a shame but it remains one of the streamer’s creative masterpieces.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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