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
Rhianna has been very secretive about her future opus.
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Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 28 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
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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Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 28 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
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 warmth of the vanilla transforms the peach into something almost caramelized and deeply gourmand, giving the whole composition a richness that takes it to an entirely different level.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
3 Apr. 2026
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In addition to Churchill Grounds and Clave, the center will host a music academy and a recording studio named Koolbonga Studios, named in honor of one of Williams’ most famous jazz compositions.—
Mike Jordan,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rotating with the seasons, each dish from head chef Agnar Sverrisson is a piece of art, from the summer-in-a-bowl gazpacho and expertly cooked Wagyu to the end-of-meal macarons nestled into a literal nature scene.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Using the text as a base, this piece tells the story of an unlikely bond — a ship’s Captain harboring a stowaway accused of murder —through a mix of words, dance, music, sound, and art installation.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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While Protect Wyoming is necessarily focused within the state and on state politics, rather than federal candidates, its work stands to influence nonresidents who hunt, fish, and recreate in the state.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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For commuters like Sirena Lopez, who drives two hours each way for work, the impact is immediate.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The tour, which was supposed to kick off April 22 in Glasgow, was going to include a complete performance of their 1971 masterpiece Fragile.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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Read on to discover the stories behind the artist’s most fascinating masterpieces.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Opus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opus. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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