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
George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Eyeing frontline losses in the eastern region known as the Donbas — where Russia is closing on a crucial supply hub — some soldiers are more vocal about whether Kursk has been worth it.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Jem Aswad, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
Timothée Chalamet accepted the challenge to fully embrace his raw vocals for A Strange Unknown.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 25 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
This isn't the first time Meghan has been vocal about health.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Eyeing frontline losses in the eastern region known as the Donbas — where Russia is closing on a crucial supply hub — some soldiers are more vocal about whether Kursk has been worth it.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Noun
And while their albums are all different from each other, there is a thread of musical commonality within them: R&B roots, soaring vocals, strong bass, and often a Christian theme to the lyrics.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
Timothée Chalamet accepted the challenge to fully embrace his raw vocals for A Strange Unknown.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 25 Dec. 2024
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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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Melodically, this pensive, pop-tinged ballad makes the most of Wallen’s polished falsetto and heartfelt vocal rendering.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
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But there was other live music on board, from rock ballads in the Explorers’ Lounge to upbeat soul and funk tunes, which had everyone dancing in the Torshavn Bar.Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
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Stability and immutability are not characteristics of the spoken word.Louise Glück, The New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2025
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Is Copilot Vision Useful? Copilot Vision is excellent at providing detailed spoken descriptions of what’s on a web page, alongside rich background and context.Michael Muchmore, PCMAG, 4 Jan. 2025
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Fairy tales, rom-coms and love songs often inundate us with the idea that true love is effortless, as 2014 research from Psychology of Women Quarterly explains.Mark Travers, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Ariana Grande is opening up about a new song from the upcoming Wicked sequel.Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2025
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Ethel Cain: Perverts [Daughters of Cain] Ethel Cain found unlikely pop fandom with Preacher’s Daughter, her 2022 debut album, thanks to its emotional dirges and heavy lyrics.Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 10 Jan. 2025
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The setup feels like karaoke, with Buck cueing backing tracks, but there is no lyrics screen to lean on.Maxwell Williams, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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TikTok is awaiting a final ruling from the Supreme Court, which heard oral arguments regarding the ban’s potential violation of the First Amendment on Jan. 10.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
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Last week, the Supreme Court held oral arguments about the law potentially banning TikTok, which President Joe Biden signed in April.Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
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The centennial of Baldwin’s birth, this past year, saw no shortage of hymns, modulating the key to minor and rendering the arrangements slightly discordant.Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2024
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The Salvation Army led hymns under the supervision of the jail chaplain.Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Vocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocal. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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