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Recent Examples of croon
Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Nov. 2024
Gordon back in black and white — and firing
The Gallowgate corner crooned discordantly.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
The cashier then turned to a pair of singing possums played by Kenan Thompson and Ego Nwodim, crooning The Lion King-style about how the milk comes from… well, a possum’s teat.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 2 Nov. 2024
Gaga croons gently, letting the lyric speak for itself.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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Verb
With every command the singer crooned into the mic, his guitar wailed right back.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Nov. 2024
Gordon back in black and white — and firing
The Gallowgate corner crooned discordantly.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
The cashier then turned to a pair of singing possums played by Kenan Thompson and Ego Nwodim, crooning The Lion King-style about how the milk comes from… well, a possum’s teat.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 2 Nov. 2024
Gaga croons gently, letting the lyric speak for itself.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for croon
Verb
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If not, maybe stick to a regular screening, during which fans have been specifically asked not to sing along.Kathryn Varn, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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Popular on Variety The hour plays like a transitory modern version of an old-school Christmas variety special, with each of the guests prompted to loudly sing along to classic holiday tracks as well as their own biggest hits.Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Brown and Davis danced to a serenade by their friend, Tony and Grammy winner Leslie Odom Jr., who was accompanied by Dr. Richard Schectman.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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The family-friendly event also features lucha libre, ballet folklorico, mariachi serenades, a free Kids Zone, giveaways, traditional Mexican food, margaritas and more.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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To lend the appearance of vitality, junk cars driven by mannequins populated the parking lot to the backdrop of warbling holiday tapes played on low-fidelity loudspeakers.Douglas C. Towne, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Phoenix, who doesn’t seem accustomed to singing, much less very interested in it, is forced to warble his way through song numbers while Gaga refuses to lay down a dichotomy between what’s real versus fantasy concerning her character’s musical talents.Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Twain chose to write a lullaby to commemorate his adult daughter, which Stephen recites to himself wading waist-high in the Ligurian Sea.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
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Luckily, a lullaby by her mom is filled with magic that sends her off into a slumber filled with adventurous dreams.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 5 Sep. 2024
Verb
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The room seemed to hum with the cacophony of love stories converging in one place.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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The stage was right in front of the chamfered corner of the Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona, a reminder that one of the city’s most historic and celebrated hotels continues to hum as ever before.John Oseid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The former president's endorsement process has evolved from haphazard to sharp and effective, rendering all other endorsements all but obsolete.Kaleigh Rogers, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2024
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That included everything from off-center parts at Simone Rocha to sharp, contrasting textures at KNWLS.India Espy-Jones, Essence, 21 Sep. 2023
Noun
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The pop star, 35, recently spent a day at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 12 to spread some holiday cheer.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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With collectors ranging from royalty to celebrities like Justin Bieber, Shakira, and Bad Bunny, Jacob’s work has become synonymous with innovative pop culture reinterpretation.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Singing over gruff hip-hop beats and ethereal minimalist ballads, the Argentine singer weaves a provocative tale of self-discovery with diaristic lyrics that excavate self-acceptance, intense romance and emotional maturity.Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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These are ballads about cheating and addiction, and reflections on wistful memories and true love.Justin Curto, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Croon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/croon. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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