often attributive

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Saxophones, synths, and fretless bass drift in weightless formation. Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024 Naomi McPherson, Muna’s primary producer and second guitarist alongside Josette Maskin, was stationed behind a synth earlier in the evening, but is now center stage, accompanying Gavin on lead vocals. Abigail Covington, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2024 The setup comes with a bunch of sonic presets to flex and slide the sounds of piano, strings, wind instruments or synths. New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024 Weaving in bits of Moroder, Vangelis, Todd Terje and ’80s power pop, this multi-movement production — made in collaboration with fellow Swedish producer Gusteau — melds piano, hand drums and a shimmering, chord-changing synth at the center. Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for synth 

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of synth was in 1976

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“Synth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synth. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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