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
• débâcle
• fizzle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of magnum opus

Billing it as his magnum opus, Moretti invites a small group of journalists and influencers — including ambitious young magazine writer Ariel Ecton (played by Ayo Edebiri) — to his remote compound in Utah for a listening party. —Jessica Wang, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2025

In his magnum opus on World Order, Kissinger identified power and legitimacy as the two key elements of a sustainable order. —Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025

Compared with Einstein’s magnum opus, teleparallel gravity has a much richer, and more complicated, mathematical structure. —Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2025

The film won Best Picture at the 1978 Oscars, and is widely considered one of the most influential romance films of the 20th century, as well as Allen's magnum opus. —Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 8 Feb. 2025

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