Synonyms of magnum opus

magnum opus

noun

ˈmag-nəm-ˈō-pəs 

as in masterpiece

something (as a work of art) that is a great achievement and often its creator's greatest achievement

this symphony is usually considered Beethoven's magnum opus

Synonyms & Similar Words

• masterpiece
• classic
• chef d'oeuvre
• masterwork
• tour de force
• pièce de résistance
• success
• showpiece
• masterstroke
• winner
• blockbuster
• gem
• prize
• treasure
• jewel
• megahit
• smash

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• failure
• disaster
• bomb
• catastrophe
• loser
• fiasco
• turkey
• debacle
• flop
• washout
• dud
• clunker
• fizzle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of magnum opus

Sixteen years on from her magnum opus, Body Talk, Robyn’s influence looms large. — Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026

Overmyer would write on Simon’s magnum opus, The Wire, and co-create New Orleans psycho-geographical trauma Treme with him. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026

Simultaneously, Levinson has been gearing up for the release of the third season of his magnum opus, which returns to HBO on April 12 and is set five years after the last season ended. — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026

Yet while Alfa Romeo recently saluted its magnum opus with a new 33 Stradale based on sibling marque Maserati’s MC20 supercar, the R33 from Automotive Artisans is far closer to the original. — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026

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