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 podcast’s title nods to Juvenile’s 1998 opus, 400 Degreez, produced entirely by Mannie and widely regarded as the catalyst that propelled Cash Money Records onto the national stage.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The takeaway of that exercise was that Robinson’s opus would morph into a feature.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
But for others, Cole will shine as a distinct and fully formed character in a spotty but worthwhile opus.
—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
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The takeaway of that exercise was that Robinson’s opus would morph into a feature.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
But for others, Cole will shine as a distinct and fully formed character in a spotty but worthwhile opus.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opus
Noun
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The Ravel composition for which the film is named plays over a black screen, then fades into birdsong.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Still, state-by-state variations in debt collectors’ business strategy, the composition of household debt and weaker regulations on predatory loans could play into Texas’ high debt collection burdens, McClendon said.—
William Tong,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Two differing styles in the squared circle and on that board, their pieces are colorful, utilizing their own inspirations displayed for Sunset Flip.—
James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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Kerwin Vargas drew a foul, Pep Biel took a free kick and floated a cross into the center of the box, and Idan Toklomati put it home — a clinical set-piece goal.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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Dark, sexy, thrillingly complicated—across the last 60 years, Charlotte Rampling’s oeuvre has been unparalleled, and now, at the age of 80, the Oscar nominee is still hard at work.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
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By night, this nifty work area transforms into Spotted Stone, the hotel’s plush cocktail bar lounge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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He’s made so many masterpieces.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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These young dancers will perform a mix of classical masterpieces and bold contemporary works by upcoming choreographers.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Opus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opus. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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