étude

noun

Definition of étudenext
1
as in study

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2
as in opus

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Recent Examples of étude In the first etude, strings play on open strings, which creates a sense of harmonic healing by leaving nature well enough alone. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026 Similarly, the survey of Glass’ etudes was made more varied by the different playing styles of the pianists, all of them excellent, with each bringing distinctive color and character to their pair. — Luke Schulze, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025 By that measure, the mostly instrumental The Bad Fire contains what feels like etudes on unhappiness, a perpetual sense of never really fitting in anywhere. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2025 Apparently, performing Musser’s etudes for marimba is a rite of passage for percussion majors. — IEEE Spectrum, 1 Oct. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for étude
  1. study
  2. opus
  3. practice
  4. composition
  5. exercise
  6. piece
  7. drill
  8. masterpiece
Noun
  • Yolanda Renee King took a break from her social justice studies at Columbia University in New York City to return to her hometown of Atlanta to vote in the 2026 midterm elections alongside her parents, Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Critics have pointed to studies showing harm to student outcomes and an increase in gun violence around vacant buildings.
    — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of study
Noun
  • On his latest solo album, the Tonstartssbandht guitarist/vocalist crafts a serene, psychedelic opus that invites us to become immersed.
    — Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
  • With that, the crowd went insane, the lights went out, and the attendees at AFI Fest got to be the first audience to get a substantive look at Tarantino and Fincher’s new opus.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of opus
Noun
  • Out of practice and endurance, Dylan’s voice is fraying and weak.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Cooks in the Farm-to-Fork capital can choose between organic turkeys, heritage breeds with more dark meat and complex flavors, and poultry raised using regenerative agricultural practices which protect soil health.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of practice
Noun
  • The team also used molecular dynamics simulations to investigate how the membrane’s structure and solvent composition influence fluoride-ion movement.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • While political affiliations may change the composition of a governing body, our fundamental responsibilities do not change.
    — Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of composition
Noun
  • Because people are born with those high levels, diet and exercise have no effect.
    — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Half the group took part in an eight-week lifestyle education course on diet, exercise and stress.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of exercise
Noun
  • Tal then moved to New York and was the audience lead for Departures as well as freelance writing destination and food-centric pieces for publications including Travel + Leisure.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • When packing space is limited, every piece needs to be pulling double duty, which is where versatile matching sets like this Pinspark two-piece set come in handy.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of piece
Noun
  • Garrett went through individual drills with edge rushers during the portion of practice open to reporters.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Wear ear protection if you’re being exposed to loud noises like operating a drill, for example.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of drill
Noun
  • After 144 years of construction, architect Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia, was inaugurated this summer after the final piece of the Tower of Jesus Christ was installed in February.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Dating van Gogh’s Starry Night Vincent van Gogh’s masterpiece, The Starry Night (1889), has long fascinated art lovers and scientists like.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of masterpiece

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“étude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/%C3%A9tude. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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