as in theatric
having the general quality or effect of a stage performance
the fall of the scandal-ridden government seemed operatic in its scope and consequences
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Recent Examples of operatic
These lyrical, operatic songs about freedom and fate, triumph and tragedy, still resonate, even though today’s music is more likely to emphasize beats, samples and software than extended guitar and saxophone solos.
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Louis P. Masur, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2025
Deirdre O’Connell’s operatic turn as Oz’s mother recalls the likes of classic characters from Medea to Livia Soprano.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2025
For the high command of the People’s Liberation Army, Xi Jinping’s third term as China’s president has been a period of almost operatic tumult.
—Jonathan A. Czin, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2025
This operatic, expressionist drama is an absolute feast for the eyes, giving fashion aficionados a new North Star and inspiring a cookbook of Lecter’s most delectable dishes.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Louis P. Masur, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2025
Deirdre O’Connell’s operatic turn as Oz’s mother recalls the likes of classic characters from Medea to Livia Soprano.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2025
For the high command of the People’s Liberation Army, Xi Jinping’s third term as China’s president has been a period of almost operatic tumult.
—Jonathan A. Czin, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2025
This operatic, expressionist drama is an absolute feast for the eyes, giving fashion aficionados a new North Star and inspiring a cookbook of Lecter’s most delectable dishes.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for operatic
Adjective
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Up until that point, Oscar gowns had often been the purview of costume departments and more theatrical designers (save an occasional visit by a Givenchy).—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Zhou’s theatrical vision explores humor, sensuality, and existential themes, resulting in garments that blur the boundaries of fashion, sculpture, and spectacle.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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That means the blood-red moon will climb above the eastern horizon already darkened, creating a dramatic but challenging sight.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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In the end, the most dramatic deadline-day transfer was the one that reflected a summer-long trend.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Operatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operatic. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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