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opera

[op-er-uh, op-ruh] / ˈɒp ər ə, ˈɒp rə /


NOUN
opera house
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The better choice is Mr. Adams’s first opera, “Nixon in China,” a collaboration with the librettist Alice Goodman and the director Peter Sellars that had its premiere, in Houston, in 1987.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

“Because what is funnier than appearing in one soap opera? Appearing in two!” he said.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026

The appearance is the culmination of Oliver’s pleas to soap opera producers during the March 8 installment of his show that they consider him for a part.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

The revised lineup included Lee Greenwood, whose "God Bless the USA" has long been a staple of Trump rallies, opera singer Christopher Macchio and military bands.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

At the far end of the street, there were signs for various posh businesses: an optician, a doctor, a kitchenware boutique, a maker of ladies’ fine opera gloves.

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin




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