croons 1 of 2

verb

Definition of croonsnext
present tense third-person singular of croon
as in sings
to produce low, soft musical tones with the voice croon a lullaby a singer crooning onstage

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croons

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noun

plural of croon
as in serenades

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  1. ballads
  2. vocals
  3. standards
Noun
  • The group also stood out from the pack in its projection of feminist strength; while many TRL-era starlets released moony-eyed ballads declaring devotion to their men, Destiny’s Child seemed far more comfortable singing about demanding more from them, or not needing them at all.
    Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Since the first Disney feature animation in 1937, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, these songs have taken on a myriad of forms, from silly tunes about cleaning up to dramatic ballads concerning a primal human need for something more.
    Barry Levitt, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of ballads
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  • Icky Thump, their sixth and final studio album, won best alternative music album and the title track took home the award for best rock performance by a duo or group with vocals at the 50th annual Grammys.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
  • For that swagger, go no further than the title track, where Lou Gramm's soulful vocals transform quite rudimentary lyrics into an impassioned and commanding anthem.
    Darryn King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of vocals
Noun
  • Accessibility Documentation Proper accessibility documentation is essential for demonstrating compliance with legal standards and enhancing transparency in procurement processes.
    Ran Ronen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The increasing importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards means that companies need tools that simplify ESG data collection and reporting.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of standards
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