opera
Example Sentences
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The opera unfolds more like a pageant than a drama.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
The other contenders for best drama include Keri Russell's political soap opera "The Diplomat," spy series "Slow Horses" and "Game of Thrones" prequel "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms."
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
If coverage of the Royal Family can seem like a soap opera, it's never more so than when Prince Harry is in town.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
“Because what is funnier than appearing in one soap opera? Appearing in two!” he said.
From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2026
The class listened to one opera each month—at least made some effort to listen over the thunder of groans and barely suppressed expletives from the athletes who populated the last row of seats.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
Vocabulary lists containing opera
Music - Introductory
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Music - Middle School
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Theater - Introductory
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