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opus

[oh-puhs] / ˈoʊ pəs /
NOUN
great work of writing or music
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That’s the backdrop for Wall Street giant Citi’s 165-page opus on the global commodities outlook, written by strategists led by Maximilian Layton.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

“The Most Awful Responsibility” is a well-written opus unpacking Truman’s—and America’s—complicated relationship with nuclear weapons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

I sank into Randy Carter’s comfy couch, excited to see the Hollywood veteran’s magnum opus.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025

Consumers’ Research, the Supreme Court reversed an opinion that Oldham presented as something of a magnum opus.

From Slate • Jul. 10, 2025

“I don’t know what a magnum opus is,” said Wilbur.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White