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also opuses
as in works
a literary, musical, or artistic production
the composer's final opus was performed posthumously to great acclaim
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Recent Examples of opera
That said, Miss Manners wants to discourage you from wearing opera gloves to your wedding — on both aesthetic and practical grounds.
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Judith Martin, Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2025
Millennials and Gen Z are showing interest in opera and the vintage theater aesthetic.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
Named after the interval between acts of a play or opera and inspired by a moment of tonal change in a Haydn quartet, the work has a dream-like quality, with musicians at times barely touching the strings to create a hallowed sound.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 5 Dec. 2025
Private Music is absolutely far and above anything that Deftones have released in recent years, and furthermore there’s an argument for this album standing in the same tier as their other opuses.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Judith Martin, Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2025
Millennials and Gen Z are showing interest in opera and the vintage theater aesthetic.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
Named after the interval between acts of a play or opera and inspired by a moment of tonal change in a Haydn quartet, the work has a dream-like quality, with musicians at times barely touching the strings to create a hallowed sound.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 5 Dec. 2025
Private Music is absolutely far and above anything that Deftones have released in recent years, and furthermore there’s an argument for this album standing in the same tier as their other opuses.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opera
Noun
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The edgy South of Market venue in San Francisco that showcases works from up-and-coming artists is also known as a cool place to host gatherings and celebrations, especially among the city arts crowd.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Meyers, performed works by Bach, Morten Lauridsen and Eric Whitacre alongside Grant Gershon, the Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Master Chorale, and the chorale’s members.—
Camelia Heins,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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In addition to occasional bursts of folk songs, there are outstanding new compositions by Mario Batkovic that move from a quick, nerve-jangling pulse to a full surge of mournful chords in a late sequence.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Rarely have Hunt’s compositions felt so jittery and full of life as the title track, which blooms from murmuring drones into shimmering bokehs of synth programming.—
Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
28 Jan. 2026
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There’s even an artist in residence program where hosted artists work on their pieces on property while answering questions from guests.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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The pieces are made of a soft, wrinkle-resistant material that’s comfortable for traveling or lounging at home.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Opera.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opera. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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