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
The crescendos of Tines’s operatic bass-baritone bleed through the entirety of the Geffen like thunder, concretizing the space into a heartbeat of resistance that reanimates the categorization of witness.
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Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
Steinman’s music has always been described as big, bombastic, and operatic.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
The Italian operatic pop trio Il Volo will be figuratively running it back in North America and for two of the members, literally running back through the States this fall.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
For husky owners, the incident served as a reminder that, while the breed is beloved for its personality, those operatic howls can sometimes cause real-world misunderstandings—even police visits.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
Steinman’s music has always been described as big, bombastic, and operatic.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
The Italian operatic pop trio Il Volo will be figuratively running it back in North America and for two of the members, literally running back through the States this fall.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
For husky owners, the incident served as a reminder that, while the breed is beloved for its personality, those operatic howls can sometimes cause real-world misunderstandings—even police visits.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for operatic
Adjective
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The performance in German and English is on all levels the kind of theatrical spectacle that makes Broadway seem like a dying street in Nowheresville.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Kino Lorber is planning an awards season theatrical release this Fall followed by a digital, educational, and home video release.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The fallout from Tuesday’s protest, while less dramatic than a similar demonstration outside the synagogue in November, touched on issues that have become deeply contentious across NYC.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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The political transition that followed the dramatic capture of Nicolás Maduro earlier this year was always expected to fracture Venezuela’s ruling movement.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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“Operatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operatic. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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