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
Don’t expect an opus, but do expect a game your mother will want to play.
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Luke Winkie, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
The album itself is a sprawling 34-track opus, featuring guest appearances from 100 Gecs’ Dylan Brady, Starrah, Wuki, Boys Noize and more.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
The first half of Coogler’s 2 hour and 17-minute sultry and scary opus is largely dedicated to Smoke and Stack’s preparations for the party, beginning with securing a venue.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 19 Apr. 2025
More to read: Check out Brody Miller’s opus on McIlroy to get a better sense of yesterday’s emotions.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Luke Winkie, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
The album itself is a sprawling 34-track opus, featuring guest appearances from 100 Gecs’ Dylan Brady, Starrah, Wuki, Boys Noize and more.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
The first half of Coogler’s 2 hour and 17-minute sultry and scary opus is largely dedicated to Smoke and Stack’s preparations for the party, beginning with securing a venue.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 19 Apr. 2025
More to read: Check out Brody Miller’s opus on McIlroy to get a better sense of yesterday’s emotions.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opus
Noun
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Given the trades, personnel choices, position against the cap and current composition of the Heat roster, shouldn’t the front office be held accountable?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2025
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Top Ocean Predators This transition shifted the composition of top predators in the ocean, essentially changing the oceanic food webs of the Late Cretaceous, according to Valentin Fischer of the Université de Liège in Belgium and his colleagues.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Mazzoli created a lush score that was alternately sweeping or intimate, sensuous or mystical, yet with a distinctive sound that was her own weaving a thread through the piece.—
Janelle Gelfand,
Cincinnati.com,
19 July 2017
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This is why the war stories of Tom Clancy are such convincing and moving pieces of fiction.—
Janine Barchas,
Washington Post,
18 July 2017
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After his ordination, Prevost went to work as a missionary Peru.—
May 8,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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His pastoral work and multicultural background resonated with Pope Francis, who brought Prevost to the Vatican in 2023.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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All that matters is the performance, and Kross is in the midst of weaving a masterpiece of self-promotion.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The chicken rub recipe and the zippy salad dressing transform basic staples like chicken and carrots into restaurant-quality masterpieces.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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“Opus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opus. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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