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opus

noun as in great work of writing or music

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Remember the left-wing film director Michael Moore’s 2019 opus “Planet of the Humans”? Of course you don’t.

When Anni Albers published her theoretical magnum opus “On Weaving” in 1965, she was already lamenting the loss of our tactile sensibilities, which have undeniably worsened in the digital era.

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In 1966, Wilson led The Beach Boys in the production of "Pet Sounds," the magnum opus that elevated the group’s stature for all time.

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It’s a magnum opus from the culinary icon behind Kogi, “L.A. Son,” and “The Chef Show” — a book built on balance and compassion.

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It’s immediately evident that Gaga is in the middle of performing her live opus, a show that may very well come to be recognized as her greatest.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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