quavering 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of quaveringnext
as in resonant

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quavering

2 of 2

verb

present participle of quaver
as in trilling
to sing with the alternation of two musical tones know-it-alls snickered as the opera singer quavered on the high note

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quavering
  1. resonant
  2. sonorous
  3. dulcet
  4. rhythmic
  5. appealing
Adjective
  • This human-centric approach enables businesses to create resonant experiences that lead to better outcomes for the customer and the company.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
  • This focus on employee experience is particularly resonant in Autodesk’s Silicon Valley headquarters, where the excitement around AI has fueled a rapid but disciplined deployment of these capabilities.
    Peter High, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of resonant
Adjective
  • For plumbing more sonorous depths, there is the optional Roku Wireless Subwoofer (another $180).
    Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 3 May 2020
  • His warm smile and generous spirit transformed each chord into a sonorous embrace, and his words, always full of affection, made everyone feel like part of his family.
    Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of sonorous
Adjective
  • Buffett and Harris keep that original energy while smoothing out some of the edges, most notably substituting the tender creak of the original song’s violin (played by Scarlet Rivera) for the dulcet plunk of the steelpan drum.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2023
  • The first teaser for Distant Lands featured the soft, dulcet tones of BMO singing a song, as performed by voice actor Niki Yang, and the clip reveals more of the on-screen tune.
    EW.com, EW.com, 11 June 2020
Definition of dulcet
Adjective
  • The driving force of the track is the rhythmic energy that infuses both its lyrics and beats, mixing percussion with horns in a way that feels at once classic and contemporary.
    Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
  • New patterns, inspired by Minassian’s own work, include large-scale rhythmic motifs that reflect his belief in creating versatile, impactful pieces suitable for any space.
    Sofia Celeste, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of rhythmic
Adjective
  • Some people may find fresh fruit's flavor and texture more appealing than frozen fruit, while others may prefer frozen fruit.
    Jillian Kubala, RD, Health, 3 Dec. 2024
  • The only vaping products the FDA has approved are tobacco or menthol flavored, which the agency says are less appealing to teens and adolescents.
    Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of appealing
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