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the opera

noun

: an opera performance or opera performances
Have you ever been to the opera?
I enjoy going to the opera.

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Meanwhile, the Phantom’s advocacy of Christine’s career turns violent when his plans meet resistance within the opera company. Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2025 Having worked with dancers from the New York City Ballet in the past, the House of Gilles’ founders spoke excitedly about how the opera performers felt transformed during a recent try-on. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025 More practically, its novel design will allow visitors to enjoy the landscaping or even to peek backstage at the busy behind-the-scenes areas of the opera house. New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2025 Sting is taking on the opera scene this summer. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the opera

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“The opera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20opera. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.

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