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soap opera

[op-er-uh, op-ruh] / ˈɒp ər ə, ˈɒp rə /
NOUN
serial broadcast drama
Synonyms
STRONGEST
melodrama serial soap
WEAK
daytime drama daytime serial daytime soap nighttime soap

Example Sentences

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No soap opera can beat the Bible when it comes to mess.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Still, bickering over a voided hockey season arguably makes for a healthier relationship than whatever is going on in the soap opera otherwise known as Norwegian biathlon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

The colorful Moira Rose was a city socialite and former soap opera star before her family’s fortune turned and they wound up living in “the sticks,” surrounded by simple folk.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Actress Beverley Callard has swapped one iconic soap opera for another as it has been announced she is joining the cast of Fair City.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

In this situation, pretending to be a soap opera character failed to help.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris