Synonyms of magnum opuses

magnum opuses

noun

plural of magnum opus

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• masterpieces
• classics
• chefs d'oeuvre
• masterworks
• tours de force
• pièces de résistance
• successes
• masterstrokes
• showpieces
• winners
• gems
• treasures
• prizes
• blockbusters
• megahits
• jewels
• smashes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bombs
• failures
• disasters
• losers
• catastrophes
• turkeys
• flops
• duds
• washouts
• fiascoes
• debacles
• clunkers
• fizzles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of magnum opuses

At almost 1,500 pages, the most magnum of Italian magnum opuses was first printed in 1950. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026