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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
Figaro Up, Figaro Down Director: Javid Soriano, Producers: Javid Soriano, Rob Richert
(USA 2026, 75 min)
Tim Blevins trained at Juilliard, enthralling opera fans with his baritone before losing it all to addiction and landing on the streets of San Francisco.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Many prominent artists, such as Andrea Bocelli, Doja Cat, Charlie Puth, Jamie Lee Curtis, Whoopi Goldberg, Nathan Lane, and Misty Copeland, have come to the defense of ballet and opera in response to Chalamet.
—John Hassan, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2026
But, on Oscar night, Chalamet was roasted in the monologue by O'Brien for past comments about ballet and opera, and ultimately came up short to Jordan.
—USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
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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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Many prominent artists, such as Andrea Bocelli, Doja Cat, Charlie Puth, Jamie Lee Curtis, Whoopi Goldberg, Nathan Lane, and Misty Copeland, have come to the defense of ballet and opera in response to Chalamet.
—John Hassan, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2026
But, on Oscar night, Chalamet was roasted in the monologue by O'Brien for past comments about ballet and opera, and ultimately came up short to Jordan.
—USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
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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Outside of those major works, most of his on-screen acting happened on television.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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To learn more about which flea and tick treatment works best, consult with your vet.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Fleeing Salzburg and his father’s (Jonathan Aris) iron fist and emphasis on perfection, Mozart, armed with his compositions, vile language and impulsivity, is determined to take on the city.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Over the past 30-plus years, the San Diego singer and guitarist have performed numerous concerts here showcasing various Metheny compositions.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Take care not to overmix; keeping some larger pieces of tuna in the mix ensures a more satisfying texture, rather than something closer to tuna salad (delicious, just not the goal here).—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
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These tiny pots can be found on plants, rocks, pieces of wood and other places.—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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“Opera.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opera. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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