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Recent Examples of croon
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
Michael Bublé’s perennial favorite Christmas wasn’t far behind, soaring from No. 9 to No. 2 as Australians embrace his crooning holiday classics.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 Dec. 2024
Her solitude is broken when two fellow students rush up, crooning her name in unison.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Engelbert Humperdinck Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket
The ‘60s pop heartthrob is still crooning.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Dec. 2024
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Verb
The camera pans down on a white-picket fence, as Bobby Vinton croons his 1963-version title track.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
Michael Bublé’s perennial favorite Christmas wasn’t far behind, soaring from No. 9 to No. 2 as Australians embrace his crooning holiday classics.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 Dec. 2024
Her solitude is broken when two fellow students rush up, crooning her name in unison.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Engelbert Humperdinck Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket
The ‘60s pop heartthrob is still crooning.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for croon
Verb
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Related: What will Kendrick Lamar sing during the Super Bowl?—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
9 Feb. 2025
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Jon Batiste will sing the National Anthem, and Kendrick Lamar will perform during the halftime show with SZA.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Twain's creamy serenade Nestlé's Coffee Mate makes its Super Bowl debut with a collaboration featuring Shania Twain.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
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According to Magnus, 20, his dad’s friend John C. Reilly once treated a party to a sweet serenade.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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To lend the appearance of vitality, junk cars driven by mannequins populated the parking lot to the backdrop of warbling holiday tapes played on low-fidelity loudspeakers.—
Douglas C. Towne,
The Arizona Republic,
18 Dec. 2024
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Phoenix, who doesn’t seem accustomed to singing, much less very interested in it, is forced to warble his way through song numbers while Gaga refuses to lay down a dichotomy between what’s real versus fantasy concerning her character’s musical talents.—
Nicholas Bell,
SPIN,
17 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The siblings made their appearance at Intuit after midnight (and after 3 a.m. ET), not to wake up sleepy viewers but to offer them a lullaby with a three-song acoustic set.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
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Sounds include white noise, lullabies, bird chirps and upbeat tunes.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Cue the foot-tapping, head-nodding and humming along.—
Lara Bockenstedt,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2025
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On a brisk weekday in October 2023, three sewing machines hummed while experimental indie pop played quietly inside a warehouse near the airport in Missoula, Montana.—
Amelia Arvesen,
Outside Online,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The world’s second-largest economy continues to face a range of challenges, from job insecurity among the younger generation to sharp downturns in the property sector, once a cornerstone of the country’s economic growth.—
Hassan Tayir,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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The former president's endorsement process has evolved from haphazard to sharp and effective, rendering all other endorsements all but obsolete.—
Kaleigh Rogers,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2024
Noun
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The spruce wood kit arrives unpainted, giving you the choice to keep it natural or add a pop of color.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
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Bring a pop of color to your closet with the Tabby Shoulder Bag 26, currently on sale for 36 percent off at Amazon in this timeless aquamarine hue.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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His voice is notably more robust which makes for ballads that pack a much heavier punch than some of his earlier efforts in that space.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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Levine, 45, impressively hit the high notes throughout the ballad.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Croon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/croon. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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