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Recent Examples of soap opera
The show's traditional July 4 holiday hiatus will actually mark the second consecutive week of absence for moderator Whoopi Goldberg, following a trip to Italy that included an award ceremony at a book festival and securing a recurring role on a regional soap opera.
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EW.com, 30 June 2025
Un Posto Al Sole has been broadcast on Rai 3 since 1996 and is the first soap opera entirely produced in Italy.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 June 2025
Blending soap opera and horror, Dark Shadows had a darker tone, distinguished by its supernatural elements and gothic horror themes.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Joe Marinelli has died at 68 His wife, Jean Marinelli, and agent Julie Smith both confirmed his death on Tuesday, June 24
He had been diagnosed with throat and stomach cancer a few years ago
Joe Marinelli, a character actor best known for his work on various soap operas, has died.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 25 June 2025
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EW.com, 30 June 2025
Un Posto Al Sole has been broadcast on Rai 3 since 1996 and is the first soap opera entirely produced in Italy.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 June 2025
Blending soap opera and horror, Dark Shadows had a darker tone, distinguished by its supernatural elements and gothic horror themes.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Joe Marinelli has died at 68 His wife, Jean Marinelli, and agent Julie Smith both confirmed his death on Tuesday, June 24
He had been diagnosed with throat and stomach cancer a few years ago
Joe Marinelli, a character actor best known for his work on various soap operas, has died.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soap opera
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Smoky mezcal cocktails swirl beside slow-roasted meats, heirloom corn tamales, and mole crafted with 25 ingredients.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Even if the deal initially hurts corn farmers, they’ll be protected by programs like the $10 billion Emergency Commodity Assistance Program.—
Jennifer Lutz,
New York Daily News,
29 July 2025
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Leftover sludge falls to the bottom of the ponds, which are then cleaned out and refilled to renew the process.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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There were torrential rains in Italy's north on Monday and parts of Bardonecchia near Turin were covered in sludge after the Frejus river burst its banks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 June 2025
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“Soap opera.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soap%20opera. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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