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
Find yourself a series that does a bombastic operatic flourish at its midseason cliffhanger (with actual opera) and drops Tennessee Ernie Ford in its season finale.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Feb. 2026
His score slips back and forth between hymnlike simplicity and operatic virtuosity.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 22 Feb. 2026
Gus was unafraid to be operatic, to be ridiculous.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
Neither the dramatic element nor the operatic scope should come as a surprise after a glance at the fuller range of Wiseman’s activities.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Feb. 2026
His score slips back and forth between hymnlike simplicity and operatic virtuosity.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 22 Feb. 2026
Gus was unafraid to be operatic, to be ridiculous.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
Neither the dramatic element nor the operatic scope should come as a surprise after a glance at the fuller range of Wiseman’s activities.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for operatic
Adjective
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The video continues to make its rounds online, with viewers debating whether the photographer’s approach was overly theatrical, or a uniquely beautiful take on documenting a wedding.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Her trademark covers live stage performances, theatrical productions and TV, among other things.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This inquiry into police corruption stems from a dramatic news conference last year by a provincial police officer, who accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and senior police officers of having links with organized crime.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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While a portion of rallygoers voiced support for dramatic intervention against Cuba's leadership, others said their focus remains on peaceful, lasting reform.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Operatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operatic. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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