as in masterpiece
something (as a work of art) that is a great achievement and often its creator's greatest achievement
the sculptor labored for 15 years on his chef d'oeuvre
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chef d'oeuvre
masterpiece
Noun
-
By the turn of the century, Ernst Haeckel had amassed enough drawings to produce his great masterpiece and the single work most associated with his name, Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025 -
This Pixar masterpiece is a must-watch for the kiddos during the Halloween season, and adults can appreciate the recognizable voice cast of Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi and more.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Chef d'oeuvre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chef%20d%27oeuvre. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share