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
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Mayor Wayne Messam has been vocal about the potential environmental and health risks of building a new trash-burning incinerator less than one mile from Miramar.
—Kerri-Ann Nesbeth, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2025
After failing to get a chair turn in Season 26, Iris returned ready and raring to go, and impressed every coach but Adam with her magnificently raw vocals.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 3 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Evans remained vocal about her desire to return to a higher volume role that prioritized her on-ball skills as a facilitator.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Mayor Wayne Messam has been vocal about the potential environmental and health risks of building a new trash-burning incinerator less than one mile from Miramar.
—Kerri-Ann Nesbeth, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
British singer Raye stunned the crowd with her vocals.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2025
After failing to get a chair turn in Season 26, Iris returned ready and raring to go, and impressed every coach but Adam with her magnificently raw vocals.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 3 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
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
Adjective
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Smith’s debut album was released on Arista Records on Nov. 10, 1975 and combined the singer’s urgent, vivid poetry with spiky, minimal arrangements that incorporated reggae rhythms with spoken word and propulsive rock energy.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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Pupils are now studying the practice of the spoken word in preparation for the local contest to select pupils for the district contest in March.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Watch Sandler's full song, featuring Rosenthal's cameo, above.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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The Blues Brothers bustled through two more songs (three total — just like Chalamet).—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Natalie Morales: And some of the lyrics — just excruciating.—
Natalie Morales,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2025
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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
Adjective
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This and oral reports evidenced that two even larger middens once existed nearby.—
Smithsonian Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Feb. 2025
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During December’s oral arguments, a majority of justices seemed inclined to side with Tennessee.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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The hymn was first written as a poem by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson in the late 1800s.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Vocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocal. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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