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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).
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soap opera
Noun
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In 2013 Coogan cofounded the buzzy nutrient-sludge-for-workaholics company Soylent.—
Julia Black,
Vanity Fair,
8 Jan. 2026
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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
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Leftovers are terrific served over corn cakes or folded into tortillas.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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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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