as in theatrical
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
Perhaps most notably, the annual opera program will divert from the Pacific Symphony’s traditional Verdi and Puccini Italian operatic warhorses.
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Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
All operatic singing, especially the polyphonic (multipart) style known as bel canto, requires tremendous breath control and vocal skill.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Giuliani has lived an operatic life, full of highs and lows, and its final act has been a tragedy.
—John Avlon, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
Now, Bembo’s operatic masterpiece can claim its place alongside the legacy of her teacher, Francesco Cavalli.
—Claire Fontijn, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
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Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
All operatic singing, especially the polyphonic (multipart) style known as bel canto, requires tremendous breath control and vocal skill.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Giuliani has lived an operatic life, full of highs and lows, and its final act has been a tragedy.
—John Avlon, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
Now, Bembo’s operatic masterpiece can claim its place alongside the legacy of her teacher, Francesco Cavalli.
—Claire Fontijn, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for operatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operatic
Adjective
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That seemed to set up Disney to potentially take a small loss, or struggle to the theatrical break-even point.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The décor is unapologetically theatrical.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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However, from such dizzy heights, the fall from grace has been dramatic.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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What wasn’t was Eastern Michigan and Oceanside’s Leovao twins first surviving Sunday’s stroke-play cut from 30 to 15 teams, then advancing to Tuesday morning’s quarterfinals, then knocking off Texas in dramatic fashion to reach the afternoon semis.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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“Operatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operatic. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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