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| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | respected work of art |
| Synonyms: | chef d'oeuvre, classic, cream of the crop, cream*, flower, gem*, jewel*, magnum opus, master work, masterstroke, model, monument, perfection, pièce de résistance, prize, showpiece, standard, tour de force, treasure |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | gem |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | precious stone; treasure |
| Synonyms: | bauble, glass*, hardware, jewel, jewelry, masterpiece, nonpareil, ornament, paragon, pearl, pick, prize, rock*, sparkler, stone, trump* |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | jewel |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | something, someone precious |
| Synonyms: | charm, find, gem, genius, ideal, masterpiece, nonesuch, nonpareil, paragon, pearl, phenomenon, phoenix*, prize, prodigy, rarity, specialty, treasure, wonder |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | monument |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | memorial, remembrance |
| Synonyms: | cairn, cenotaph, column, commemoration, erection, footstone, gravestone, headstone, ledger, magnum opus, marker, masterpiece, mausoleum, memento, monolith, obelisk, pile, pillar, record, reminder, shrine, slab, statue, stele, stone, tablet, testament, token, tomb, tombstone, tower, tribute, witness |
| Main Entry: | piece de resistance |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | outstanding accomplishment |
| Synonyms: | achievement, centerpiece, chef d'oeuvre, chef-d'oeuvre, culinary masterpiece, dish fit for a king, dish of the day, feat, feature, great performance, highlight, jewel, magnum opus, main attraction, main dish, master work, masterpiece, masterwork, outstanding accomplishment, plat du jour, prize, showpiece, specialty, tour de force |
| Main Entry: | showpiece |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | exhibit |
| Synonyms: | display, masterpiece, model, work of art |
| Main Entry: | specialty |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | distinctive feature; concentration |
| Synonyms: | career, claim to fame, cup of tea, distinguishing feature, field of concentration, forte, game*, hobby, job, long suit, magnum opus, major, masterpiece, minor, number, object of attention, object of study, occupation, pièce de résistance, practice, profession, pursuit, racket, special, special project, speciality, thing*, vocation, weakness, work |
| Antonyms: | generalization |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | tour de force |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | spectacular achievement |
| Synonyms: | accomplishment, achievement, attainment, chef-d'oeuvre, conquest, deed, exploit, feat, feat of strength, grand achievement, great achievement, magnum opus, master stroke, masterpiece, masterwork, performance, piece de resistance, stroke of genius, success, triumph, victory |
| Main Entry: | crowning achievement |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | success story |
| Synonyms: | Meisterstuck, best seller, bull's-eye, chef d'oeuvre, classic, coup, crowning accomplishment, crowning stroke, feather in one's cap, grand slam, hole in one, home run, icing on the cake, masterpiece, masterwork, showpiece, smash hit, work of a master, work of a past master |
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