opera

variants also opuses
Definition of operanext
plural of opus
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 In Mozart’s opera, Tamino, a prince in a fairyland of mystic temples and mystifying gods, relies on his supernatural flute that turn sorrow into joy to get him out of jams. Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026 In San Francisco, patrons and politicians courting big-budget opera, dance, and theater productions were pushed by protests to designate funds for cultural centers in the Mission and other neighborhoods. Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026 An icy blue halter dress can be dressed up with kitten heels and glitzy jewelry for your ceremony, and re-styled with fresh accessories for a black-tie event like a gala or an opera opening months from now. Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 29 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 See All Example Sentences for opera
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Noun
  • At the same time, her project explored AI as a potential coordination technology for building ethically sourced vocal datasets for sharing creative works, and those ideas were then discussed by the British government and the EU.
    Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The collection is stand out; the Hedreens were keen on mixing contemporary art with Old Masters, often hanging works made centuries apart alongside one another.
    Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Her compositions aim to depict a feeling rather than something tangible, with a driving force derived from Surrealism and fueled by imagination and a passion for creation.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Zimmer’s live shows allow for these compositions to exist in a different life, making music originally written to accompany scenes on screen into the centerpiece of a full-scale arena production.
    Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • While there were quite a number of moving pieces in the Week 3 poll, next week's poll has the makings of being a real doozy.
    Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • As the puzzle pieces shift slowly into place, these revelations are jaw-dropping (once again, in their highly fictitious context), leading to a journalistic urgency.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

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“Opera.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opera. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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