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magnum opus

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of magnum opus

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 of magnum opus

chef d'oeuvre, classic, masterpiece, masterwork

Words Related to magnum opus

masterstroke, pièce de résistance, showpiece, tour de force

blockbuster, megahit, smash, success, winner

gem, jewel, prize, treasure

Near Antonyms of magnum opus

bomb, catastrophe, clunker, debacle (also débâcle), disaster, dud, failure, fiasco, fizzle, flop, loser, turkey, washout

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