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also opuses
as in works
a literary, musical, or artistic production
the composer's final opus was performed posthumously to great acclaim
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The 43-year-old paired the gown, recreated for her by the French fashion house Givenchy, with black, elbow-length opera gloves, stiletto heels, a diamond choker necklace, and a chignon.
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Sam Reed, Glamour, 21 Jan. 2025
Both Parasite Eve and Final Fantasy VI’s opera scenes are exaggerated visual-sonic spectacles, which are especially striking given the technological limitations at hand.
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 21 Jan. 2025
Shortly after Underwood's smooth singing, classical-crossover opera singer Christopher Macchio, a friend of Trump's for many years, uncorked a resounding version of the national anthem.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
Performing at Trump's swearing in ceremony are country star Carrie Underwood and opera singer Christopher Macchio, while singer-songwriter Lee Greenwood, choirs from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the United States Marine Band are expected to have musical contributions to the program.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2025
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Sam Reed, Glamour, 21 Jan. 2025
Both Parasite Eve and Final Fantasy VI’s opera scenes are exaggerated visual-sonic spectacles, which are especially striking given the technological limitations at hand.
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 21 Jan. 2025
Shortly after Underwood's smooth singing, classical-crossover opera singer Christopher Macchio, a friend of Trump's for many years, uncorked a resounding version of the national anthem.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
Performing at Trump's swearing in ceremony are country star Carrie Underwood and opera singer Christopher Macchio, while singer-songwriter Lee Greenwood, choirs from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the United States Marine Band are expected to have musical contributions to the program.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Opera.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opera. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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