magnum opus Definition
mag·num opus (mag′nəm ō′pəs)
noun
- a great work, esp. of art or literature; masterpiece
- a person's greatest work or undertaking
Etymology: L
magnum opus Usage Examples
Possessives
band: It is considered by many fans to be the band's magnum opus, surpassing even The Wall ( 1979 ).
Converse of object
come: Bringing things to a close comes the magnum opus, ' All Our Lives ' .
Adjective modifier
recent: And from him we have immense amounts to learn, as Simon Schama's recent magnum opus vividly demonstrates.
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