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
Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
Still, experts said any effectiveness was undercut by Kennedy’s mixed messages and unwillingness to be more vocal about the benefits of vaccines outside of prepared remarks, social media posts or op-eds.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
Meaghan Garvey, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2025
Nicks’ vocals only appear in a remix of the song included on the 1987 single release.
—John Russell, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Still, speculation grew that her exit was due to the production company’s treatment of her co-star, since Ortega, too, has been vocal about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
Still, experts said any effectiveness was undercut by Kennedy’s mixed messages and unwillingness to be more vocal about the benefits of vaccines outside of prepared remarks, social media posts or op-eds.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
Then someone playing bass, someone playing a baritone sax, a live drummer, and then vocals.
—Meaghan Garvey, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2025
Nicks’ vocals only appear in a remix of the song included on the 1987 single release.
—John Russell, People.com, 1 Apr. 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
Noun
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The pop ballad, which helped kick off his own career years ago, is back in a huge way.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But the emotional disconnect is impossible to overcome in a show that's almost entirely sentimental ballads.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Kilmer published two books of poetry (including My Edens After Burns) and was nominated for a spoken word album Grammy in 2012 for The Mark of Zorro.—
Time,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
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Picou understands some spoken French and wants to speak the language herself, but is sometimes too shy to try.—
Aubri Juhasz,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The actors, currently starring in a revival of Glengarry Glen Ross, were spotted in the crowd of SNL when host Jack Black went into the audience during his monologue song.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The sixteen-time Grammy Award-winner has written original songs for the new Broadway comedy, which brings animator Max Fleischer's iconic cartoon character Betty Boop to the stage.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That lyric started the theme song for The Mary Tyler Moore Show, one of the most beloved TV series of all time.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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The musical features an upbeat score by Matthew Sklar with book and lyrics by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Good oral hygiene and daily tongue scrubbings with a toothbrush typically turn the tongue back to normal in a few months.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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In 2004, Brian pleaded no contest to a charge of oral copulation with a minor under 16 and performing a lewd act with a 14- or 15-year-old in connection with the case.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The political vacuum left from the Biden-Harris Administration, the Democratic Party needs time to sing from the same hymn sheet.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Mar. 2025
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As Carter’s beloved Bible hymns and country music rang out, President Biden and President-elect Trump joined former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton at the extraordinary send-off at the Washington National Cathedral.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Vocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocal. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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