masterstroke

[mas-ter-strohk, mah-ster-] / ˈmæs tərˌstroʊk, ˈmɑ stər- /

NOUN

feat

Synonyms

STRONG

accomplishment achievement act action adventure attainment conquest consummation coup deed effort enterprise execution exploit performance stunt triumph venture victory

WEAK

gest tour de force

Antonyms

STRONG

cessation defeat failure forfeit idleness inaction inactivity inertia loss neglect passiveness passivity repose rest stoppage surrender

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At the time it was billed as a public relations masterstroke for the monarchy, which was now modernizing by welcoming a mixed-race American celebrity into its ranks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

This hire is either a masterstroke that fuels the Trojans’ return to glory — or the point of no return for a head coach desperate to prove he’s not just a one-dimensional offensive savant.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

Using Andre Esterhuizen in two different positions for 40 minutes each was another masterstroke.

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

But promoting her to No 3 was the masterstroke that transformed India's campaign.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

Roiben’s joining the High Court of Elfhame is widely considered to be a masterstroke of diplomacy, negotiated by Prince Dain against Madoc’s wishes.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

masterstroke

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