as in voiced
expressed or communicated by voice
our cat is given to making strange vocal noises in the dead of night
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as in ballad
a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment
a recording artist who arranges his own vocals
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Recent Examples of vocal
Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
His mother, a piano teacher and vocal theory coach, was the music director at his church.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025
Rich Juzwiak, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
This time, the message is accompanied by a one-minute countdown clock and the dulcet sounds of Frank Sinatra’s vocals.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Public has the right to know Opinion: California’s smart and vocal farmers keep silent as Trump wastes water
Water commissioners seemed particularly interested in helping move Sites Reservoir toward construction.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
His mother, a piano teacher and vocal theory coach, was the music director at his church.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025
Noun
The creepy new wave track, with its minor-key, sci-fi synths and androgynous vocals, harmonized impeccably with the scene’s ominous visuals.
—Rich Juzwiak, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
This time, the message is accompanied by a one-minute countdown clock and the dulcet sounds of Frank Sinatra’s vocals.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocal
Adjective
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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
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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
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The track, which will appear on Perfume Genius’ upcoming album, Glory, is a multi-faceted epic, filled with sudden tempo changes and atmospheric swings from tender folk ballad to resonant alt-rock glory.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2025
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The group, known for their slow jams and heartfelt ballads, met with lawmakers on Valentines Day eve to deliver a letter signed by more than 300 artists calling for swift passage of the American Music Fairness Act.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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These films have synchronized soundtracks but have at most a few spoken words, relying almost exclusively on visuals, music, and sound effects to tell their enchanting stories.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
14 Feb. 2025
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In 2024: Photo Gallery & Obituaries 2024 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming One of nation’s most powerful Black executives, Parsons was an astute, soft spoken and genial presence.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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As the camera panned to the audience during the song, the Yellowstone alum, 70, could be seen clutching the sides of his head, seemingly in total awe of the 78-year-old music legend.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Seated in the audience at Studio 8H, Nicholson introduced Adam Sandler before the comedian performed an original song paying tribute to SNL's legacy.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Samberg hilariously jumped in to sing the Bradley Cooper half of the duet, but botched both the high notes and the lyrics before giving up.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Natalie Morales: And some of the lyrics — just excruciating.—
Natalie Morales,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Polio vaccinations wrap up in Gaza as officials try to inoculate 90% of children under age 10 Children are receiving two drops of novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2), which has been used for outbreak response under the WHO's Emergency Use Listing Procedure (EUL) approval since March 2021.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2025
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According to arbitration filings, Bierman alleged that MedMen and its former executive chairman, Ben Rose, failed to honor an oral agreement for 18 million shares as part of his exit package.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Frost is the president of the Hymn Society of the United States and Canada, giving recitals and leading hymn concerts throughout the country.—
Del Mar Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2025
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The hymn originated as a poem written by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson in 1900, with its verses paired with music composed by Johnson’s brother, John Rosamond Johnson.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Vocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocal. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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