chef-d'oeuvre
Example Sentences
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Thirty-five years after "Die Hard" hit theaters, the Bruce Willis vehicle maintains its rep as a chef-d'oeuvre due to its perennial relevance.
From Salon • Jul. 18, 2023
Frears’ chef-d’oeuvre has everything: accessibly rooted in a true story, it has a powerful but controlled display of emotions, is tempered with poignancy and wit, and has great performances from stars and supporting cast.
From The Guardian • Apr. 16, 2020
UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance is presenting Mac's chef-d'oeuvre, "A 24-Decade History of Popular Music," in a four-show series at the Theatre at Ace Hotel beginning Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2018
Far be it from me to suggest that the great David Mamet was looking over the shoulders of the great Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland when they composed their latest chef-d’oeuvre.
From New York Times • Dec. 10, 2015
As to that chef-d'oeuvre, the variations of Y.R.H.,
From Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826, Volume 2 by Nohl, Ludwig
