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
Keane steered them back gently but relentlessly, part operatic conductor, part Simon Says leader.
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
The monumental Requiem is Verdi’s largest non-operatic work, loved and admired for its fusion of religious ecstasy and dramatic passion.
—Luis Palomares, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Upano’s operatic scope and clean, elegant sentences really swept me off my feet.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
That’s fair, for in many ways Venables’s music — with its operatic heights and meditative chants, its detours from classical through bossa nova and Irish jig — is the soul of the thing, revealed in all its richness and variety by the hugely gifted ensemble.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
The monumental Requiem is Verdi’s largest non-operatic work, loved and admired for its fusion of religious ecstasy and dramatic passion.
—Luis Palomares, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Upano’s operatic scope and clean, elegant sentences really swept me off my feet.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
That’s fair, for in many ways Venables’s music — with its operatic heights and meditative chants, its detours from classical through bossa nova and Irish jig — is the soul of the thing, revealed in all its richness and variety by the hugely gifted ensemble.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for operatic
Adjective
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Bad Bunny’s decision to defy any theatrical fashion expectations on the Super Bowl stage tonight makes total sense when considering his long style history.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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At halftime, Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny delivered an energetic performance featuring his biggest hits, powerful imagery and theatrical nods to songs and symbols from throughout his Spanish-language catalog.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The baker's dozen invited to the event on Wednesday represents a dramatic increase from last season.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The growth in connected TV usage proved most dramatic in Indonesia and the Philippines, highlighting how living room viewing on large screens is becoming central to the streaming category’s evolution.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Operatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operatic. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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