This novel is his greatest opus, in my opinion.
Source: tatoeba (4096861)
Opus
/ˈəʊpəs/
Synonyms for "opus" (178 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (36)
Noun(7 words)
absolute musicadaptationair variealeatoryaleatory musicarrangementarticleartifactautographbest sellerbookbound bookbrainchildchamber musicchamber orchestrachildclassiccoinagecoloring bookcomposition
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Adjective(4 words)
classical compositionclassical music compositionscomposed workcreated art
Verb(1 words)
compose music
Strong matches (53)
creaturecrowning achievementdefinitive workdescantdistillationdocumentdraftdraughtdraughtsmandraughtyedited versioneffectelectronic musicend productengrossmentessayessenceetudeexerciseextract
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fabricationfair copyfictionfinal draftfinished versionfirst draftflimsyfoliofruitgreat workhandiworkhardbackharmonizationholographincidental musicinstrumental musicinventionissuejuvenilejuvenile bookletterlimp-cover bookliterae scriptaeliterary artefactliterary productionliteraturelucubrationmagnum opusmanufacturemanuscript
Noun(2 words)
formed fromgreat work
Adjective(1 words)
klassische musik komponieren
Related words (89)
masterpiecemasterworkmattermintagemsnachtmusiknew mintagenocturnenonbooknonfictionnotebooknoveloeuvreoffspringoperaopusculeopusculumorchestrationoriginalorigination
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outcomeoutgrowthpaperpaperbackparchmentpenscriptpicture bookpiecepiece of writingplayplaybookpocket bookpoemprayer bookprinted matterprintoutproductproductionprogram musicpsalmbookpsalterpublicationreading matterrecensionresultricercarscorescreedscripscriptscrivescrollsecond draftserialsketchbooksoft coversoft-coversonatasonatinasongbookstandard workstorybookstring orchestrastring quartetstudythe written wordtheme and variationstitletometrade booktranscripttranscriptiontriotypescriptvariationversionvolumeworkwriting
Noun(8 words)
Adjective(2 words)
musical piecesoriginal musical piece
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: composition, piece, absolute music, adaptation, air varie.
- Sentence evidence is available for opus, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "opus".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "opus"
Keep "opus" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "opus" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "opus", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "opus" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
Sample sentences
7 total sentences available.
Long Day's Journey into Night is considered to be Eugene O'Neill's magnum opus.
Source: tatoeba (7563137)
This is probably Tom's magnum opus.
Source: tatoeba (8504156)
Although this composer's opus includes a wide variety of music, he has attracted the most attention with works inspired by real life events.
Source: tatoeba (12073627)
Showing 4 of 7 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "opus"?
Closest matches include composition, piece, absolute music, adaptation, air varie.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "opus"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.