opera

variants also opuses
Definition of operanext
plural of opus
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 In Mozart’s opera, Tamino, a prince in a fairyland of mystic temples and mystifying gods, relies on his supernatural flute that turn sorrow into joy to get him out of jams. Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026 In San Francisco, patrons and politicians courting big-budget opera, dance, and theater productions were pushed by protests to designate funds for cultural centers in the Mission and other neighborhoods. Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026 An icy blue halter dress can be dressed up with kitten heels and glitzy jewelry for your ceremony, and re-styled with fresh accessories for a black-tie event like a gala or an opera opening months from now. Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 29 May 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 See All Example Sentences for opera
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Noun
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  • The institution’s collection houses six monumental works by Mora (1866–1936), an innovative artist who has grown to the status of regional hero.
    News Desk, Artforum, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • The song also features compositions from Sivan’s longtime collaborator Leland as well as Kaelyn Behr.
    Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Delphine Jelk, Guerlain’s in-house perfumer, attributes this evolution to a growing desire for more refined compositions.
    Danielle James, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • The Sharks have surrounded him with legit building blocks, adding high-end pieces like Michael Misa, Ivar Stenberg, Will Smith and Keaton Verhoeff to the mix.
    Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Disney Disney’s strategy of keeping its cards close to its chest has led to it only releasing two pieces of concept art for its Abu Dhabi park.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Opera.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opera. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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