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space opera
noun
: a futuristic melodramatic fantasy involving space travelers and extraterrestrial beings
Examples of space opera in a Sentence
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The Acolyte is the fourth spinoff series to expand the lore of the iconic space opera franchise.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
Go flower shopping, listen to bluegrass or an exceptional high school choir, get a free comic book, attend an artsy parade or celebrate an epic space opera/media franchise.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 2 May 2024
The first part of director Zack Snyder's epic space opera Rebel Moon is coming to Netflix in December.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 22 Aug. 2023
The idea behind Rebel Moon, the director's new two-part space opera coming soon to Netflix, was at one time a pitch for a Star Wars film.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2023
And Williams’ music, with its sumptuous and stirring signatures, gave the space opera a transcendent power.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Mar. 2024
What really counts, though, is the space opera’s profitability.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2024
In addition to a modern adaptation of an Edgar Wallace classic and the space opera, Hnywood is developing a horror thriller.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 20 Feb. 2024
Although every element of this film is on point, John Williams' unforgettable soundtrack simultaneously humanizes this rollicking space opera and heightens the staggering scope of its vision.
—Devin Nealy, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1941, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Space opera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/space%20opera. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
space opera
noun
: science fiction that deals with fantastic situations involving space travelers and beings from other worlds
Etymology
from space and opera, following the pattern of soap opera
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