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
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.
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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
On purely literary merits, though, the book is, at best, a mediocris opus.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2025
Josh Safdie’s table-tennis opus Marty Supreme picked up three nominations, but none for the score by Oneohtrix Point Never’s Daniel Lopatin.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 8 Dec. 2025
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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
On purely literary merits, though, the book is, at best, a mediocris opus.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2025
Josh Safdie’s table-tennis opus Marty Supreme picked up three nominations, but none for the score by Oneohtrix Point Never’s Daniel Lopatin.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 8 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opus
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Exploring different lunar regions with the Artemis program could provide a more complete portrait of the landscape and its composition, and uncover clues on why the moon’s near and far sides differ, how much water the moon contains and how the silvery orb has evolved over time.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Energy-dispersive spectroscopy checked whether the chemical composition had changed.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Vintage gems, like this Gucci 1999 piece, are also typical of the Rihanna school of style, from archival accessories and custom couture, to Chanel faux fur jackets, retro sports jerseys, or Galliano-era Dior saddle bags.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2026
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Investigating inconsistencies in the case, Morris utilizes testimonies from key figures to recreate pieces of the night in question in strange and striking detail.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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The researchers are hopeful that their work will help advance hydrovoltaic devices that can power battery-free devices using water, heat, and sunlight.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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Grillmair’s work had focused on uncovering the structure of the Milky Way, identifying faint stellar streams and substructures that make up the galactic halo surrounding our spiral galaxy, and helping reshape our understanding of how galaxies evolve, according to his website.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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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
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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
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“Opus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opus. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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