as in composition
a literary, musical, or artistic production
the composer's final opus was performed posthumously to great acclaim
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Recent Examples of opus
But for others, Cole will shine as a distinct and fully formed character in a spotty but worthwhile opus.
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Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
And while that was the first Ross book in years, fans don’t have to wait as long for his next opus, one that could be as ambitious and impactful as his classic works.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026
The 10-song opus is the first-ever record to reach such a feat, securing its standing as the country’s bestselling album of all time.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
James Cameron’s opus needed a few days of 2026 to get there.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Jan. 2026
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Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
And while that was the first Ross book in years, fans don’t have to wait as long for his next opus, one that could be as ambitious and impactful as his classic works.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026
The 10-song opus is the first-ever record to reach such a feat, securing its standing as the country’s bestselling album of all time.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
James Cameron’s opus needed a few days of 2026 to get there.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opus
Noun
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Sher responded to Buckley and Bale’s gestures and movements in both the lighting and compositions.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
13 Mar. 2026
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The suppurating contempt Sheridan feels for the Big Apple oozes its way through much of the series, its condescending pus infecting stunning vistas, swelling musical compositions and at least one award-worthy performance, courtesy of Michelle Pfeiffer.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Dangerous winds were but one piece of a wild weather mosaic that included heavy rains in Hawaii, triple-digit heat ahead in Phoenix and the return of winter cold to the Midwest and Northeast.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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And Ellwood was the Jaguars’ most important piece end-to-end, repeatedly slashing to the rim with a team-leading 19 points and assuming the unenviable task of checking Ralston Valley’s top scorer Caiden Braketa.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Listening to music rushes her work because she is tempted to sculpt or sew or cook to the beat.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Trump signed into law the first reconciliation bill passed by this Congress last year, extending his tax cuts, funding immigration enforcement, and strengthening work requirements for certain federal social welfare programs.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Much like Gershwin’s orchestral masterpiece, the Carlyle is an enduring symbol of New York City’s Jazz Age, but many still consider the hotel one of the best places in the city to rest your head for the night.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Oscar-winning auteur Sarah Polley has tapped Eilish to lead a new adaptation of Plath’s semi-autobiographical masterpiece, The Bell Jar.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Opus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opus. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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