magnum opus

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The Sagrada Família is the magnum opus of the brilliant Catalan architect and designer Antoni Gaudí, who died 100 years ago and whose sinuous and eccentric buildings are synonymous with Barcelona.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The following year Skepta released his own magnum opus, Konnichiwa.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

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.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025

We made a new calendar for 2025 and have plans for what could be our magnum opus: a coffee-table book.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2025

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

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