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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
There were educators, leaders from the city of Hampton, college students, business owners, retirees and an opera singer.
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Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
Private Music is absolutely far and above anything that Deftones have released in recent years, and furthermore there’s an argument for this album standing in the same tier as their other opuses.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
With its playful spirit, this Mozart opera leans into its silly and bold choices, keeping the moments of gravity and drama intact amidst the fun.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
The gala program also touts an appearance by an opera singer and the Georgian dance ensemble Holiguard Fire, which created a series of dance performances for the film.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2025
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Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
Private Music is absolutely far and above anything that Deftones have released in recent years, and furthermore there’s an argument for this album standing in the same tier as their other opuses.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
With its playful spirit, this Mozart opera leans into its silly and bold choices, keeping the moments of gravity and drama intact amidst the fun.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
The gala program also touts an appearance by an opera singer and the Georgian dance ensemble Holiguard Fire, which created a series of dance performances for the film.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opera
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In addition, the Office administers the DMCA designated agent directory and provides guidance on notice and counternotice procedures, group registration for short online works, and emerging policy issues, including copyright considerations related to artificial intelligence.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Local museums and galleries often take works on loan or consignment, displaying them in ideal conditions for months or even years.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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In 2025, however, many of the compositions that took podium positions across categories tell layered, expressive tales of the human condition, and our connection to the world around us.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
16 Sep. 2025
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Her Soho jazz festival gig was a dynamic mix of timeless standards and original compositions.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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And then there’s the story about a guy who is creating concert pieces out of animal sounds.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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Beckham said his favorite pieces from this collection include a double-breasted cashmere jacket in camel, a corduroy suit, the boots and sneakers.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Opera.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opera. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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