-ades

American  

1. a suffix occurring in loanwords from Greek, the plural of -ad.

   Hyades; Pleiades.

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Etymology

Origin of -ades

< Greek -ades. See -ad ¹

Example Sentences

At the behest of British composer Thomas Adès, the Los Angeles Philharmonic has given, over the past 20 years, the U.S. or world premieres of four Barry operas in its Green Umbrella new music series, all conducted by Adès.

From Los Angeles Times

Soprano Alison Scherzer, who has starred in Barry’s other operas and in Adès’ “Powder Her Face,” is spectacular.

From Los Angeles Times

Adès, who has his own unpredictably whimsical side, conducts as though he had written the score himself and shares his pleasure with every delightful effect.

From Los Angeles Times

“Your explanations, when taken into consideration with the violations described above and your failure to adequately address your noncompliance, suggest systemic failures with your surveillance, receipt, evaluation, and reporting of ADEs to FDA,” the agency said in the letter.

From The Wall Street Journal

In following weeks, he will pair Beethoven symphonies with two of the most arresting and original of the dozens of new works he has premiered in Los Angeles — Gabriela Ortiz’ Glitter Revolution ballet score, “Revolución Diamantina,” and the first part of Thomas Adès “Dante” ballet.

From Los Angeles Times