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
In 1962, Macdonald published his magnum opus of cultural criticism, “Against the American Grain: Essays on the Effects of Mass Culture,” containing the most famous of his essays, “Masscult & Midcult.”
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
The dictionary is Garner’s magnum opus, as essential to attorneys as Gray’s Anatomy is to physicians.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025
In a landmark event for film lovers, the fully restored, uncut version of Ramesh Sippy's 1975 magnum opus will have its world premiere at Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Bologna, Italy, on Friday.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025
“I don’t know what a magnum opus is,” said Wilbur.
From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White
