masterstroke

Example Sentences

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His masterstroke came with the creation of Disneyland in 1955, just as audience attention was shifting to the new medium of television.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Belgium keeper Senne Lammens has been a masterstroke signing, while the rehabilitation of Kobbie Mainoo is more credit in Carrick's ledger.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

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

There are plenty of decent companies in other countries—just ask Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett, whose bet on Japanese trading companies is rapidly turning out to be a late-career masterstroke.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

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