MAGNUM OPUS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of magnum opus Incorporating gorgeous long takes and occasionally extended running times — his magnum opus Sátántangó ran more than seven hours — Tarr depicted the human condition as one of intense suffering, but also one filled with immeasurable bleak beauty. —

Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2026 Nonetheless, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi also owes a debt of gratitude to its Bilbao predecessor, a building considered by many to be Gehry’s magnum opus. —

Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026 The Guggenheim Museum building in Northern Spain is regarded as his magnum opus. —

Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2025 More than 25 years after The Matrix, Lilly Wachowski is not surprised by the right-wing misinterpretation of her and sister Lana Wachowski’s magnum opus. —

Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for magnum opus

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masterpiece

Noun

Don't just come for the shows; the building itself is an architectural masterpiece, hosting a lively mix of exhibitions and performances in its atrium.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Work has accelerated on Gaudí’s architectural masterpiece since 1882, driven largely by millions of annual tourists whose entrance fees fund ongoing construction.

— Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026