variants
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
In addition to Greenwood, opera singer Christopher Macchio will perform before Trump's headlining speech.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 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
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opera
Noun
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Host Rachel Holt explores this one-of-a-kind sculpture park where massive installations, scenic views, and interactive works transform a walk through nature into an immersive creative experience.—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Recent studies of the river outlet works have shown that managers can operate the backup tubes continuously in a safe way, said Katrina Grantz, the deputy regional director for Reclamation’s Upper Colorado Region, at a conference in Boulder earlier this month.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
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The session included newer compositions from Rollins, Davis, and Theolonious Monk alongside the theoretically hokey showtunes that Davis would help turn into standards.—
Natalie Weiner,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
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Amid his own songs, Styles gave the floor several times to Buckley — who arranged some of the tracks on Styles’ most recent album — to play compositions of his own.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Cheerleaders aren't barred from having tattoos, but no ink — even small pieces — may be visible when in uniform or rehearsal clothes.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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Furniture From Only One Store Opting to furnish your living room with pieces from only one store or vendor may seem like an easy solution when decorating.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
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“Opera.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opera. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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