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also opuses
as in works
a literary, musical, or artistic production
the composer's final opus was performed posthumously to great acclaim
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Recent Examples of opera
The project moves through opera, gospel, R&B and classical traditions — genres often siloed, particularly within Austin’s music ecosystem.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
This, if not already clear, isn’t your typical opera.
—Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
But that's not all: Madonna kept her cool with black rectangle shades, brought the drama with sheer black opera gloves, and increased the star wattage with diamond hoop earrings and a chain necklace.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Private Music is absolutely far and above anything that Deftones have released in recent years, and furthermore there’s an argument for this album standing in the same tier as their other opuses.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
This, if not already clear, isn’t your typical opera.
—Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
But that's not all: Madonna kept her cool with black rectangle shades, brought the drama with sheer black opera gloves, and increased the star wattage with diamond hoop earrings and a chain necklace.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Private Music is absolutely far and above anything that Deftones have released in recent years, and furthermore there’s an argument for this album standing in the same tier as their other opuses.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opera
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Today the city’s casinos, banks, and skyscrapers include works by many top contemporary architects.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
15 Feb. 2026
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On Main Street, Majestic Repertory Theatre offers a distinctly different experience, combining a professional theater presence with bold, high-energy plays, musicals, and original works known for inventive set design, immersive elements, and a playful, sometimes provocative, approach.—
Mackenzie Jervis,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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On the other hand, Bennu's glycine, and other amino acids present, have isotopic compositions that differ from the Murchison amino acids.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The recent album by the 82-year-old piano giant focuses on compositions Barron originally conceived as instrumental pieces, either set with lyrics or delivered with wordless vocal lines.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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This cut has the coolness of a long, rock-and-roll shag, but floatier layers and romantic, face-framing pieces, or curtain bangs, to bring it into 2026.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
14 Feb. 2026
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The score alternates between traditional ceremonial sounds and some jazz pieces by saxophonist Keïta Janota and Gaspard Gomis which frame the narration.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Opera.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opera. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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