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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
This week brings the opportunity to experience three special events: a 17th-century opera by Charpentier, a revered Chinese work calling for peace in the world, and the Merola Opera’s finale.
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Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
His film work began with a series of videos commissioned for a 2020 production of Philip Glass' opera Les Enfants Terribles and continued with the short film The Sheep and the Wolf.
Anemone will receive a limited theatrical release on Oct. 3 before expanding nationwide on Oct. 10.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2025
At the Christian Dior spring 2025 couture show in January, the Gen Z star sported a monochromatic blazer-and-shorts ensemble accessorized with leather opera gloves and sunglasses, serving a Wednesday level of intensity.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2025
Bard has about 13 operas in full production that are not in the normal opera repertory of any American company.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
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Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
His film work began with a series of videos commissioned for a 2020 production of Philip Glass' opera Les Enfants Terribles and continued with the short film The Sheep and the Wolf.
Anemone will receive a limited theatrical release on Oct. 3 before expanding nationwide on Oct. 10.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2025
At the Christian Dior spring 2025 couture show in January, the Gen Z star sported a monochromatic blazer-and-shorts ensemble accessorized with leather opera gloves and sunglasses, serving a Wednesday level of intensity.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2025
Bard has about 13 operas in full production that are not in the normal opera repertory of any American company.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opera
Noun
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The Goudstikker Gallery was discovered in a seventeenth-century canal in Amsterdam, and included works by Rembrandt and Van Gogh, as well as Jan Steen and Jacob van Ruisdael, the court documents state.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Here 360-degree digital projections of works by such artists as Gustav Klimt, Marc Chagall, and Vincent van Gogh are projected onto the walls, ceilings, and floors of a former foundry for a sensory-rich spectacle.—
Elissa Garay,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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Similarly, the discreetly mournful compositions of Giorgio Matteo and Aki Oliviero’s score hover politely on the periphery of the (in)action, careful not to intrude.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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Sadly, the light of a waning gibbous moon washed out all but the brightest shooting stars this year, though photographers were still able to capture stunning compositions featuring the most brilliant members of the annual shower.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Stylish pieces that can be mixed together or worn individually are what the collection is all about.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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By mixing tradition with play, the pieces are meant to make both everyday meals and holiday gatherings feel special.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Opera.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opera. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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