opera

variants also opuses
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 on the Web Maybe my next favorite opera is something that does not even yet exist. Shivani Vora, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024 The shift in strategy stems from the fact that Audiard developed the screenplay from what was originally intended as an opera libretto in four acts. Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Oct. 2024 Jolie, 49, stars as famed opera singer Maria Callas in the film directed by Pablo Larraín, who previously made Jackie and Spencer. Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024 Angelina Jolie goes through all the emotions in the first teaser trailer for Maria, which sees the actress portray the legendary but troubled opera singer Maria Callas. Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for opera 

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“Opera.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opera. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.

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