as in theatrical
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
The Italian operatic pop trio Il Volo will be figuratively running it back in North America and for two of the members, literally running back through the States this fall.
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Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
For husky owners, the incident served as a reminder that, while the breed is beloved for its personality, those operatic howls can sometimes cause real-world misunderstandings—even police visits.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Movies are permeated with operatic tropes.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
But the Labèque sisters will be at Walt Disney Concert Hall at the end of the month with a two-piano program based on Glass’ operatic Cocteau trilogy.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
For husky owners, the incident served as a reminder that, while the breed is beloved for its personality, those operatic howls can sometimes cause real-world misunderstandings—even police visits.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Movies are permeated with operatic tropes.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
But the Labèque sisters will be at Walt Disney Concert Hall at the end of the month with a two-piano program based on Glass’ operatic Cocteau trilogy.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for operatic
Adjective
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The rise in streaming, the pandemic and shifting theatrical windows altered people’s moviegoing habits, perhaps permanently.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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But this stunner of a show, based on the Joel Schumacher film, is a solid theatrical transformation, rich in imagination, humor and heart — and with spectacular special effects.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The life of a music director at a major opera company is inevitably one engaged in tragedy, and Conlon exhibits the dramatic flair to grip its emotional immensity.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Surely, many are concerned over the dramatic impact this innovation will have on jobs and workforce participation, particularly given how quickly these changes are anticipated.—
Bill Connolly,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Operatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operatic. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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