magnum
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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
After inspecting a gifted magnum of Chinese wine, he stressed that the country "knew how to produce" -- another worry for French producers.
From Barron's ● Feb. 9, 2026
Indeed, you don’t need to have a party to enjoy a magnum.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025
The following year Skepta released his own magnum opus, Konnichiwa.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2025
“I don’t know what a magnum opus is,” said Wilbur.
From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White
This was the cheapest of all the magnums I purchased—and the wine that inspired my friend’s joyful words.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025
Bid on one-of-a-kind bottles pulled from the AWW cellar, as well as from verticals donated by wineries and magnums made for a party.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 16, 2021
There are other signs, too: exclusive magnums of champagne, doting service from the hotelier and discussions about books and writers and the trappings of celebrity.
From New York Times ● Aug. 2, 2018
Also available in magnums and a three-liter box.
From Washington Post ● May 12, 2017
I have drunk it in Yorkshire at the foot of Roseberry Topping, out of big stone bottles like champagne magnums.
From Modern Essays by Harry Morgan Ayres
