as in theatric
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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Past winners have gone on to successful operatic careers at companies such as Opera Colorado, Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Metropolitan Opera.
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Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez, The Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2025
The 12-minute-and-then-some song starts off with a progressive folk feel and an angelically operatic high wail — think Joni Mitchell meets Fairport Convention — only to move, by the track’s halfway mark.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025
The fights based on interpersonal drama can feel just as operatic as any hallucinogenic nightmare brought on by a mysterious woodland entity.
—Esther Zuckerman, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
His ability to seamlessly blend operatic precision with contemporary influences underscores his position as a significant artist of our time, earning accolades from global leaders, including an award from the Pope.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 17 Feb. 2025
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Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez, The Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2025
The 12-minute-and-then-some song starts off with a progressive folk feel and an angelically operatic high wail — think Joni Mitchell meets Fairport Convention — only to move, by the track’s halfway mark.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025
The fights based on interpersonal drama can feel just as operatic as any hallucinogenic nightmare brought on by a mysterious woodland entity.
—Esther Zuckerman, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
His ability to seamlessly blend operatic precision with contemporary influences underscores his position as a significant artist of our time, earning accolades from global leaders, including an award from the Pope.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 17 Feb. 2025
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“Operatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operatic. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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