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Recent Examples of soap opera
The actress played the conniving Abby Ewing on the CBS primetime soap opera for much of the '80s.
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Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
If the above sounds like the stuff of soap operas, that’s not unfair, but of course there’s more going on than romantic rivalries.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
And the plot is a high-drama, goose-bumpy ride that sits somewhere between Shakespearean and soap opera.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
Nemens’s absurd, mordant outlook keeps the story from resembling a soap opera, as does her pitch-black sense of humor.
—New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
If the above sounds like the stuff of soap operas, that’s not unfair, but of course there’s more going on than romantic rivalries.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
And the plot is a high-drama, goose-bumpy ride that sits somewhere between Shakespearean and soap opera.
—David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
Nemens’s absurd, mordant outlook keeps the story from resembling a soap opera, as does her pitch-black sense of humor.
—New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soap opera
Noun
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Empty the filter and use a soft toothbrush to scrape any sludge from the seals.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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It’s micronized, which means the particles are smaller for better mixing and absorption (no more unappetizing sludge at the bottom of your shaker).—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There's nothing better to pair with a fresh piece of fish than an equally fresh side dish like this summertime favorite loaded with in-season tomatoes, okra, corn, lima beans, and more.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Iowa is the nation's top producer of both corn and ethanol.—
Donnelle Eller,
Des Moines Register,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Soap opera.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soap%20opera. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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