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Recent Examples of rocker
His death came days after the iconic rocker completed a massive 40th-anniversary tour with his bandmates.
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2025
The 63-year-old rocker said he’s been released from the ICU and plans to be back to his old self after recovering at a Los Angeles rehabilitation center.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2025
Hoka Clifton 9 Cushioned but stable Comfortable, locked-in fit
Subtle rocker sole
Some Hoka reviewers reported issues with the outsole’s durability
Beginner runners who are just starting to increase their mileage, look no further.
—Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 11 Mar. 2025
Burn the Jukebox Space Ballroom, 295 Treadwell St., Hamden
Pennsylvania indie rockers Burn the Jukebox and Waterbury indie band Ambulance Chasers are at Space Ballroom on March 15 at 8 p.m. $26.69-$32.34.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2025
The 63-year-old rocker said he’s been released from the ICU and plans to be back to his old self after recovering at a Los Angeles rehabilitation center.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2025
Hoka Clifton 9 Cushioned but stable Comfortable, locked-in fit
Subtle rocker sole
Some Hoka reviewers reported issues with the outsole’s durability
Beginner runners who are just starting to increase their mileage, look no further.
—Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 11 Mar. 2025
Burn the Jukebox Space Ballroom, 295 Treadwell St., Hamden
Pennsylvania indie rockers Burn the Jukebox and Waterbury indie band Ambulance Chasers are at Space Ballroom on March 15 at 8 p.m. $26.69-$32.34.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocker
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Set in '90s Los Angeles, Borderline stars Ray Nicholson as Duerson, an obsessive fan of Weaving’s pop star Sofia who breaks into her mansion to stage their wedding.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The pop star has openly embraced a much more mature image since becoming an adult.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Its synch in the blockbuster film Ghost scared up new love for the ballad, sending the original version back to a No. 13 high.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
18 Mar. 2025
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In the span of a nearly two-hour showcase, Peluso nimbly maneuvered from genre to genre, with no limit on the number of twists: poignant power ballads, razor-sharp raps and salsa sequences with elements of Brazilian funk, EDM and bachata scattered throughout.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2025
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In a black-and-white Casablanca-esque clip posted Thursday (March 20), a fuzzy string lullaby plays over the sound of seconds ticking by on a stopwatch, which a man holds open on a wooden table.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
20 Mar. 2025
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Gaga delivers this Cole Porter classic like a lullaby, indulging in the beauty of the song’s composition rather than dwelling on the lyrics’ regret.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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Simeon 7, Stevenson 5 Stevenson (1-1): Jordan Levine solo HR. Stevenson 13, Payton 9 Stevenson: Alex Han 2-for-4, HR, 4 RBIs.—
Josh Krockey,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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Several other cuts from her brand new solo album Ruby also appear on the roster.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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His drug crackdown killed thousands; many of the victims were young men from impoverished shanty towns, shot by police and rogue gunmen as part of a campaign to target dealers.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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Some shanties are nylon and collapsible while others are wooden and metal structures akin to a small shed.—
Brian Kaiser,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Jessica Simpson is sharing the secret behind her smooth vocals.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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And while Gregory stayed in the back at all times, Mankowski came up front on four occasions to deliver light/gritty pop-R&B lead vocals good enough that those could’ve been the sole reason he was hired.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2025
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The chorus is sleek, mid-tempo pop perfection thanks to her ongoing partnership and songwriting chemistry with Max Martin.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2025
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There has been a growing chorus of opposition in Europe to lifting the sanctions, which remain their main leverage against Moscow.—
John Leicester,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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Cannabis Karaoke – Nothing beats belting out Irish folk songs after a good high. 5.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2025
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At Del’s birthday party, another folk song was unearthed, this one about a witch dying in 1816.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Rocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocker. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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