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
Bryar became a cornerstone of My Chemical Romance’s evolution, contributing to their 2006 opus The Black Parade.
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2024
According to tracking service Luminate, the 12-song opus launched with 2024’s third-biggest streaming week for any album of the year.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 3 Dec. 2024
Besides sweeping up multiple Oscars, Christopher Nolan’s opus also garnered both Oscar and Golden Globe best picture wins.
—Steven Gaydos, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
These Classic Movies Make Perfect Gifts Director Jan de Bont's Twister finally shows off the true majesty of his original opus with the film's recent release on 4K Ultra HD for the first time.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2024
According to tracking service Luminate, the 12-song opus launched with 2024’s third-biggest streaming week for any album of the year.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 3 Dec. 2024
Besides sweeping up multiple Oscars, Christopher Nolan’s opus also garnered both Oscar and Golden Globe best picture wins.
—Steven Gaydos, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
These Classic Movies Make Perfect Gifts Director Jan de Bont's Twister finally shows off the true majesty of his original opus with the film's recent release on 4K Ultra HD for the first time.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opus
Noun
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The formal composition at work in that portrait is even more evident in Han’s aerial landscapes, shot from bridges and promontories.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
18 Jan. 2025
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Astronomers can read these fingerprints to reveal the composition of said material.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Jan. 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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However, Ratcliffe’s work during his tenure as DNI helped grease the skids for his confirmation this year, especially his stance on China and promise to Democrats to keep the agency apolitical.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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Cheney received the Presidential Citizens Medal in early January in part for her work on the House Select Committee.—
Alexx Altman-Devilbiss,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Jan. 2025
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And that fire is currently leading to your greatest masterpiece yet.—
Roya Backlund,
StyleCaster,
24 Jan. 2025
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Once your masterpiece is ready, marketing becomes your next big move.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Opus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opus. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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