as in masterpieces
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
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masterpieces
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Whether you're drawn to Renaissance masterpieces, modern installations, or contemporary American art, there's no doubt that the United States has some of the world's most prestigious art museums.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
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Here, however, his anti-authoritarian antics perfectly light up one of cinema's great masterpieces.—
Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Magnum opuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnum%20opuses. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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