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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
There was something melodramatic about the image: picked out by the spotlight, the black drone, above forests and fields, looked like an opera soloist.
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Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 25 May 2026
This was an event eagerly anticipated among opera fanatics for several reasons.
—Martin Filler, The New York Review of Books, 23 May 2026
The concert celebrates spring and includes a mix of opera arias, art songs and musical theatre selections that are uplifting.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 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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Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 25 May 2026
This was an event eagerly anticipated among opera fanatics for several reasons.
—Martin Filler, The New York Review of Books, 23 May 2026
The concert celebrates spring and includes a mix of opera arias, art songs and musical theatre selections that are uplifting.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 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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Fling has not directed a mainstage show at Goodspeed before, but he’s been deeply involved in every production there since one of his roles is as a line producer overseeing all the shows not just at the Opera House but at Goodspeed’s space for new works, the Terris Theatre in Chester.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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Gutierrez said the jury would not privilege any particular documentary form, but would prioritize works that communicate genuine emotion and connect with viewers.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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The session included newer compositions from Rollins, Davis, and Theolonious Monk alongside the theoretically hokey showtunes that Davis would help turn into standards.—
Natalie Weiner,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
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Amid his own songs, Styles gave the floor several times to Buckley — who arranged some of the tracks on Styles’ most recent album — to play compositions of his own.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Cheerleaders aren't barred from having tattoos, but no ink — even small pieces — may be visible when in uniform or rehearsal clothes.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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Furniture From Only One Store Opting to furnish your living room with pieces from only one store or vendor may seem like an easy solution when decorating.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
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“Opera.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opera. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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