sonant

adjective

Definition of sonantnext
as in vocal

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sonant
  1. vocal
  2. pronounced
  3. articulated
  4. voiced
Adjective
  • Critics say that one of the most vocal proponents of that previous effort, Michigan rocker Ted Nugent, didn’t help the cause.
    Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Lynn Florian, 8th Ward, was very vocal in her criticism of the 9% turnout four years ago.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of vocal
Adjective
  • The other noteworthy divergence would become even more pronounced in its subsequent remakes.
    Jason Bailey, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
  • As Bregman searches for a deal with at least a $20 million average annual value, those numbers become more pronounced.
    Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of pronounced
Adjective
  • The use of diecast throughout means the figure is suitably weighty and strong enough to handle its wide-range of articulated motion.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Between now and then, John Deere says its articulated dump truck will hit the market.
    Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of articulated
Adjective
  • Several original cast members are returning, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The 49-year-old voiced hope that, rather than being sold, the medals might find their way back to their rightful owner.
    Isaac Yee and Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 11 Sep. 2024
Definition of voiced
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Thesaurus Entries Near sonant

son

sonant

song

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“Sonant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sonant. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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