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Recent Examples of cantor
In the film, Schwartzman is a cantor struggling with his faith, while Kane plays his grade school music teacher who reenters his life.
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Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2024
Known for her spirituality and wisdom despite not finishing high school, Lily has inspired David in his role as a cantor.
—Nefesh B'nefesh Report, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2024
Brodsky, a cantor, and Stanton, a rabbi, are the spiritual co-leaders of East End Temple in Manhattan.
—Joshua Stanton, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2024
Ben, a young widower and cantor at the local synagogue, finds a sense of purpose and unexpected connection when Carla, his septuagenarian elementary school music teacher who yearns to become a bat mitzvah, re-enters his life.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2024
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Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2024
Known for her spirituality and wisdom despite not finishing high school, Lily has inspired David in his role as a cantor.
—Nefesh B'nefesh Report, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2024
Brodsky, a cantor, and Stanton, a rabbi, are the spiritual co-leaders of East End Temple in Manhattan.
—Joshua Stanton, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2024
Ben, a young widower and cantor at the local synagogue, finds a sense of purpose and unexpected connection when Carla, his septuagenarian elementary school music teacher who yearns to become a bat mitzvah, re-enters his life.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cantor
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The San Diego Children’s Choir spring concert is set for 3 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla, featuring about 300 young choristers.La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2024
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Her seven band members were joined by 14 choristers and The Heritage Orchestra, conducted by Ben Foster.Thomas Smith, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2024
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Turner-Smith and Jackson, who met at singer Usher's 40th birthday party in 2018, wed in August 2019.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The 26-year-old singer went from cult favorite to overnight sensation, culminating in her 2023 debut The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess earning an Album of the Year nomination at the Grammys.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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On a separate platform to the right of the action, three male chanters sit in a neat row, next to men playing the shamisen, a stringed instrument with a raw and piercing tone which is often used in vocal accompaniment.Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
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For more material takeaways, each attendee was presented with a commemorative quarter featuring Native Hawaiian composer, dancer, chanter and hula teacher Edith Kanakaʻole, purchased by Gold House and shared by the first Native Hawaiian to lead the White House initiative, Krystal Ka‘ai.Lucia Ruan, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 May 2023
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From my fellow dancers who inspired me to be better every day, to the band and bgv [background vocalists], the crew, and everyone behind the scenes who made the magic happen.Jeff Nelson, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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To many, Ward’s role is just as important as any of the other three members — bassist Geezer Butler, guitarist Tony Iommi, and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne.Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Musicians including psych rocker Damon Krukowski and power pop songster Ted Leo have taken to X to blast out their support.Caitlin Harrington, WIRED, 6 Oct. 2023
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Nevertheless, the songster’s rise to stardom is mystifying.Quartz, Quartz, 25 Nov. 2022
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“Cantor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cantor. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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