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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This photo gallery captures the intricate chalk masterpieces and the crowds that gathered in downtown Lake Worth Beach for the final day of the two-day celebration of art and music.—
Joe Cavaretta,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026 -
Turn your fingers into mini masterpieces with a full Monet-esque landscape.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Magnum opuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnum%20opuses. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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