soap opera

Definition of soap operanext
as in sludge
something (as a work of literature or music) that is too sentimental the movie started out well, but quickly devolved into improbable soap opera

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Recent Examples of soap opera The soap opera star further cemented her place in Hollywood across eight seasons as Wisteria Lane’s Gabrielle Solis before pursuing a career as a director, producer and entrepreneur. Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 31 May 2026 Born less than two years apart in Australia, both Weaving and Robbie made their acting debut in 2008 on Australian soap operas, before breaking through in the United States in the 2010s. Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026 While western films tend to be a masculine genre, soap operas tend to be regarded as feminine. Tham Thi Nguyen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026 The news was first reported by soap opera reporter Stephanie Sloane, and reposted by Mansi to her Instagram Story. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for soap opera
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Noun
  • Ironically, the onslaught of AI sludge reshaping the look and feel of life online today has been steadily compelling some viewers to embrace exploring last century’s cinema in the real world.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
  • Brine is a super-concentrated, suffocating saltwater sludge, which kills marine life.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • Timing is critical for corn gluten to be effective, as seeds that have already germinated and formed roots will not be affected.
    David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
  • In Istanbul, a corn vendor is pulling bigger crowds than some of the city’s monuments.
    Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 6 June 2026

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“Soap opera.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soap%20opera. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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