as in theatric
having the general quality or effect of a stage performance
the fall of the scandal-ridden government seemed operatic in its scope and consequences
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Recent Examples of operatic
Deirdre O’Connell’s operatic turn as Oz’s mother recalls the likes of classic characters from Medea to Livia Soprano.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2025
For the high command of the People’s Liberation Army, Xi Jinping’s third term as China’s president has been a period of almost operatic tumult.
—Jonathan A. Czin, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2025
Using their hands to control the different nuances of their operatic speech in real time is a challenge.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
This operatic, expressionist drama is an absolute feast for the eyes, giving fashion aficionados a new North Star and inspiring a cookbook of Lecter’s most delectable dishes.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2025
For the high command of the People’s Liberation Army, Xi Jinping’s third term as China’s president has been a period of almost operatic tumult.
—Jonathan A. Czin, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2025
Using their hands to control the different nuances of their operatic speech in real time is a challenge.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
This operatic, expressionist drama is an absolute feast for the eyes, giving fashion aficionados a new North Star and inspiring a cookbook of Lecter’s most delectable dishes.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for operatic
Adjective
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The slate will be available to Prime members across more than 240 countries and territories shortly after their theatrical releases.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Aug. 2025
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Prior to its theatrical release, the English-language version of the film will premiere in the Centerpiece section of the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
21 Aug. 2025
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See dramatic photos of the storm by Arizona Republic photographers.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Only the Lord himself could have conjured lighting so dramatic.—
Amanda Uhle
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Operatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operatic. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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