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
Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 15 Jan. 2025
The case has become a major flashpoint in Milwaukee, where Golda Meir grew up and first became active in the Labor Zionist movement, and where some vocal pro-Palestinian activists have brought a level of hostility to local affairs never before seen by the city’s Jewish community.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2025
Their debut album, Dummy, blended sultry vocals, eerie samples, and the influence of film composers such as John Carpenter, Lalo Schifrin and Ennio Morricone.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The family of victim Kaylee Goncalves has been vocal about their desire for Kohberger to face the death penalty if he is convicted.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 15 Jan. 2025
The case has become a major flashpoint in Milwaukee, where Golda Meir grew up and first became active in the Labor Zionist movement, and where some vocal pro-Palestinian activists have brought a level of hostility to local affairs never before seen by the city’s Jewish community.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
Behind studio footage that looks like it was ripped from Nokia phone, Carti’s raw vocals lilt over buoyant sub bass and another soul sample.
—Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2025
Their debut album, Dummy, blended sultry vocals, eerie samples, and the influence of film composers such as John Carpenter, Lalo Schifrin and Ennio Morricone.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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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
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In Blue Velvet, Dorothy Valence’s (Isabella Rossellini) rendition of the title ballad is a conduit for her internal life.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
17 Jan. 2025
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In the music video, released Monday, frontwoman Michelle Zauner sings the delicate ballad, while bassist Jungle twirls in a gleaming seashell, emulating a siren.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The animals look realer than ever, and their mouths more convincingly match the spoken dialogue.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2024
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With Spanish as one of the most spoken languages in the world, this is a phrase widely known.—
Ashlyn Messier,
Fox News,
16 Dec. 2024
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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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Motown songs kept up with tunes by bands like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, and earworms from groups like the Supremes helped Motown sell more 45s than any other company in the nation.—
Teresa Nowakowski,
Smithsonian Magazine,
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
Adjective
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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 22 Jan. 2025.
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