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
  • Moreover, in a study of 29 users of Melanotan II published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, some users reported their skin turning a dull gray color.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Does this study prove that watching television causes negative brain changes?
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of study
Noun
  • This is yet another movie that aims rather clumsily for shock value by dwelling on consumption and meat, like many a grisly eating-disorder horror opus of late.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • Yes, the new production is only the first half of Graves’ Italian Renaissance opus.
    — Charles Lewis III, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
Definition of opus
Noun
  • And while the Falcons were forced to head to their buses sooner than anticipated, their hour-plus practice brought multiple explosive plays from running back Bijan Robinson and another glimpse at key position battles.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • But Nussmeier’s success on the practice fields of Missouri Western State, the Chiefs’ training camp site, doesn’t hold a candle to the NFL stage.
    — Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of practice
Noun
  • However, it can also be influenced by other factors, such as meal composition, hydration status, stress, and sleep amount and quality, Soares notes.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The finished album also reaches much further back, reviving three previously unheard songs Young originally wrote in 1963 alongside newer compositions.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of composition
Noun
  • If several hours of television or scrolling through social media are taking the place of exercise, in-person social interactions, reading or other mentally stimulating activities, that’s not ideal for brain health.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Rivera showed strong power and artistry in her exercise, but struggled with endurance on her final tumbling pass.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of exercise
Noun
  • So having the pieces start to fall around her is devastating.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Pendleton’s travel-ready design leans into that ritual with a roll-up board printed in one of the heritage brand’s iconic patterns, reversible wooden pieces, and a vegan leather pouch for toting it around.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of piece
Noun
  • Thomas took a carry up the middle during the 11-on-11 period and Knight drilled hand offs during individual position drills.
    — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, cornerback Keisean Nixon struggled notably in one-on-one drills, giving up multiple scores and dropping an interception, raising questions about his role as the team's top corner.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of drill
Noun
  • However, this masterpiece of art is temporarily residing in The British Museum in London, England, on a historic once-in-a-generation agreement from France while its permanent home undergoes major museum renovations.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • According to rumors, their long and intense time on the set of Kubrick’s final masterpiece irreparably disrupted the balance between the two, speculation fueled by a 2024 interview Kidman gave for the film's 25th anniversary.
    — Francesca Pellegrini, Vanity Fair, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of masterpiece

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“étude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/%C3%A9tude. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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