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
As is so often true in operatic productions of recent decades, the default relevance setting is the era of European fascism of nearly a century ago.
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Justin Davidson, Vulture, 13 May 2025
Frescoed ceilings soar in an operatic fashion, while original fireplaces anchor salon after salon.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
North Coast Symphony presents ‘Voices of Spring’ The North Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Voices of Spring, a program of operatic favorites, on Saturday, May 17 at 2:30 p.m. at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdelena, Encinitas.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
Not everybody was down with Preminger’s operatic approach (which was very much of its time), though the French New Wave famously embraced it.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 May 2025
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Justin Davidson, Vulture, 13 May 2025
Frescoed ceilings soar in an operatic fashion, while original fireplaces anchor salon after salon.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
North Coast Symphony presents ‘Voices of Spring’ The North Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Voices of Spring, a program of operatic favorites, on Saturday, May 17 at 2:30 p.m. at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdelena, Encinitas.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
Not everybody was down with Preminger’s operatic approach (which was very much of its time), though the French New Wave famously embraced it.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for operatic
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Mubi is set to expand its theatrical operations in Italy as Efe Cakarel, CEO of the global streamer, producer and film distributor, recently anticipated in an interview for a Variety cover story.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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Previously, Knives Out movies have done the festival rounds ahead of their theatrical/Netflix stint.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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The dispute involves the latest instance of the Trump Administration orchestrating a speedy and dramatic about-face by federal agencies on DEI policies, transgender rights and similar culture war issues.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
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The failure to address these issues, the lawsuit claimed, led to a loss of investor confidence and ultimately triggered the dramatic drop in the company's stock price on April 17.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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“Operatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operatic. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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