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 James' return to the limelight came with roles on the soap operas All My Children (2006–2007) and As the World Turns (2003–2008). Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026 Michael briefly followed in his adoptive parents' footsteps, embarking on a career in entertainment in the 1980s that ranged from a stint on the CBS political soap opera Capitol, to a part as a concierge in the primetime soap Falcon Crest, which starred Wyman. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026 Okay, so that’s how this soap opera ends. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2026 Davis’ performance is featured in a special holiday episode of the weekday soap opera airing Christmas Eve at 2 p.m. ET and 1 p.m. PT. Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for soap opera
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Noun
  • In 2013 Coogan cofounded the buzzy nutrient-sludge-for-workaholics company Soylent.
    Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Many of the crude deposits are in the form of a heavy sludge, which is difficult to extract and refine.
    John Cassidy, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Leftovers are terrific served over corn cakes or folded into tortillas.
    The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Mauch grew corn in the field last year and plans to rotate crops this year, deciding soon whether to plant wheat or alfalfa.
    Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026

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“Soap opera.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soap%20opera. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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