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masterstrokeor mas·ter stroke [ mas-ter-strohk, mah-ster- ] / ˈmæs tərˌstroʊk, ˈmɑ stər- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR masterstroke ON THESAURUS.COM
nouna masterly action or achievement; an extremely skillful or effective action: War was avoided by a masterstroke of diplomacy. Origin of masterstrokeFirst recorded in 1670–80; master + stroke1 Words nearby masterstrokemastership, mastersinger, master-slave manipulator, Masterson, Master's test, masterstroke, Master's two-step exercise test, master warrant officer, masterwork, master workman, masterwort Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for masterstrokeIf that was what was in his mind three years ago—it was a masterstroke and one that may end up prolonging his regime. The Obama Administration Has Assad Amnesia|Jamie Dettmer|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST Raising 9/11 at the debate as a psychic event rather than one of national security was a masterstroke that won the day. McCain's Poignant Valedictory|Tina Brown|October 8, 2008|DAILY BEAST Or is the abrupt third line of Joachim's speech to be regarded as a masterstroke of characterisation? Old Scores and New Readings|John F. Runciman Oedipus by a masterstroke of art is made to imagine that she has departed in shame, fearing he may be proved the son of a slave. Authors of Greece|T. W. Lumb
It was a masterstroke of the bold policy of the new Government. A Fantasy of Far Japan|Baron Kencho Suyematsu Then the old man pushed up the sleeves of his caftan, like one who prepares to execute a masterstroke. It was not a scheme generated in his teeming brain, like the strategy of a campaign, or a masterstroke of diplomacy. Terre Napoleon|Ernest Scott
British Dictionary definitions for masterstroke
nounan outstanding piece of strategy, skill, talent, etcyour idea is a masterstroke Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to masterstrokecoup, consummation, conquest, accomplishment, enterprise, triumph, act, attainment, exploit, adventure, venture, performance, action, stunt, deed, execution, effort, achievement, victory, tour de force |