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
David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2025
The chart included Kennedale and Northwest, which has been a vocal opponent of the changes ever since they were passed, but Bobbitt did not calculate losses for them, as they are estimated to be just within the margins of the property value study.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2025
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025
Rebecca commands with fierce lead vocals and guitar work, while Megan peels off blistering licks on lap steel and sings harmony.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Oda is a revelatory young acting and vocal talent, commanding the stage inside a masterful performance, the truth of Jade’s personal persona an interesting dichotomy from how the public knows her.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2025
The chart included Kennedale and Northwest, which has been a vocal opponent of the changes ever since they were passed, but Bobbitt did not calculate losses for them, as they are estimated to be just within the margins of the property value study.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
Crowell himself trades vocals with Nelson on the album’s first release and title track to the project.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025
Rebecca commands with fierce lead vocals and guitar work, while Megan peels off blistering licks on lap steel and sings harmony.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 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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Its synch in the blockbuster film Ghost scared up new love for the ballad, sending the original version back to a No. 13 high.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
18 Mar. 2025
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In the span of a nearly two-hour showcase, Peluso nimbly maneuvered from genre to genre, with no limit on the number of twists: poignant power ballads, razor-sharp raps and salsa sequences with elements of Brazilian funk, EDM and bachata scattered throughout.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Notably, every spoken word in the game is taken directly from Shakespeare’s original text, preserving the rhythms and musicality of the language while adapting the structure to fit an interactive format.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
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In 2016, Smart earned a Grammy nomination for best spoken word album after narrating Patience and Sarah.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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People were coming up and saying, ‘Is this really your first song?’.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Yang had the honor of introducing one of her two songs, and also performing with her in several skits.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But the lyrics provide a contrast to the dreamy, uplifting melody.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2025
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The lyrics were written by Gary Stier, who has written the lyrics to most of our songs.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The value comes from the intellectual friction created—similar to how practicing oral arguments with a colleague helps sharpen reasoning.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Long-term exposure to benzene through inhalation, oral intake, and skin absorption may result in cancers such as leukemia and other blood disorders.—
Brie Stimson,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The pair sang along to hymns and the UK’s national anthem, and smiled while watching the performances.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Renditions of those melancholic hymns, which often told of homesickness and heartbreak, played from a speaker in the courtyard.—
Chris Schalkx,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Vocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocal. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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