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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
On the sprawling Bridgerton backlot, extras clutch steaming cappuccinos between their opera gloves and scroll Instagram in formal livery.
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Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston will showcase a historic opera from April 24 to May 3.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
And there was a more British effort: the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 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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Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston will showcase a historic opera from April 24 to May 3.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
And there was a more British effort: the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 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
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Ranger’s House guests can admire the red-brick Georgian home featured in several scenes and venture inside to see 19th-century businessman Sir Julius Wernher’s vast art collection, consisting of over 700 works of Renaissance art, medieval sculptures and jewelry pieces.—
Kayla Keegan,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Brooklyn native Richard Beavers opened his eponymous Bed-Stuy gallery in 2007 with a mission to promote diverse works for contemporary art.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Lactose isn’t found in mayonnaise, and the fat compositions are far less complex.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
1 Feb. 2026
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When the compositions aren’t foiled, the chemicals break down the fabric even further, facilitating oxidation and the subsequent development of radiant green coats.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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High jewelry pieces by Levuma completed the look.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, if your wardrobe consists of neutral or mostly black pieces, consider a colorful face or a playful aesthetic, such as the digital models.—
John Monaco,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Opera.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opera. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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