space opera
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of space opera
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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It's a genre of movie he is no stranger to, having starred in Neil Armstrong biography First Man in 2018, whilst he is also set to appear in the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter space opera.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
The main, and most interesting characters, in HBO’s space opera are Valya Harkonnen, played by Emily Watson, and her sister Tula, played by Olivia Williams.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2024
They were simply shoving the stars of a blockbuster space opera into a variety special format that worked well enough in previous decades.
From Salon • Dec. 9, 2024
Sofia Boutella and Djimon Hounsou lead the ensemble cast in Snyder’s “Star War” riff space opera.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2024
Folks need to get their space opera life right.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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