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Recent Examples of rocker
Bruce Springsteen paid tribute to Sam Moore — a musical influence, friend, and collaborator to the E Street rocker — following the death of the soul legend Friday at the age of 89.
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2025
The British rocker welcomed his eldest child, daughter Sarah, in 1963 with Susan Boffey.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
The rocker is also stepdad to 25-year-old Atiana De La Hoya, Moakler’s daughter with Oscar De La Hoya, while the Kardashians star shares 15-year-old son Mason, 12-year-old daughter Penelope and 10-year-old son Reign with ex Scott Disick.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2025
This week is an especially fruitful one for the band, as several collections from the rockers surge and prove their ongoing popularity.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2025
The British rocker welcomed his eldest child, daughter Sarah, in 1963 with Susan Boffey.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
The rocker is also stepdad to 25-year-old Atiana De La Hoya, Moakler’s daughter with Oscar De La Hoya, while the Kardashians star shares 15-year-old son Mason, 12-year-old daughter Penelope and 10-year-old son Reign with ex Scott Disick.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2025
This week is an especially fruitful one for the band, as several collections from the rockers surge and prove their ongoing popularity.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocker
Noun
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Now the pop star’s former digs have resurfaced on the market, asking a smidge under $6 million.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2025
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McKnight received his first Grammy nomination at the 36th annual awards in 1994 for best pop performance by a duo or group with vocal alongside Vanessa Williams.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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In a TikTok video posted on Dec. 1, Cassidy sits with her son and mother-in-law, who sings the lullaby written in honor of Jared.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
People.com,
1 Jan. 2025
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One of the loveliest moments of the opera comes as the children head to sleep, and an off-stage chorus (Potts, Wolverton plus Siena Forest and Alex Ritchie) sing a kind of lullaby.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
21 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The paper noted that Smith and Holt are good friends who’ve performed together in the past in Henley’s solo band.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2025
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First-time nominee Roan, 26, received six nods from the Recording Academy: record of the year, album of the year, best pop vocal album, song of the year, best new artist and best pop solo performance.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Like a mechanical wooden doll dancing to the sea shanty.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
14 Jan. 2025
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Participating anglers must bring their own bright red flags, (1 foot in diameter or larger) to hang on fishing shanties, according to the DNR.—
Tanya Wildt,
Detroit Free Press,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The track resonates with Belinda’s crystalline vocals, dynamic guitar riffs, and spirited trumpet interplays, while Tito’s distinctively gruff delivery adds grit to their musical escapade.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
17 Jan. 2025
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The song is vintage stomp-and-holler festival folk, with Marcus Mumford’s vocals sailing over thumping drums and the ceaseless tumble of acoustic guitar and banjo.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For example, the synth hook in the intro melodically foreshadows lines two and four of the chorus vocal melody.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
10 Jan. 2025
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Doorbells tend to prompt dogs to bark, and a chorus of barking had the potential to throw off the opposing New Orleans Pelicans during trips to the free-throw line.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, starring Timothée Chalamet, focuses on Dylan’s early 1960s transition from idiosyncratic singer of folk songs to internationally renowned singer-songwriter.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Jan. 2025
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The pic charts the relationship between two young men who meet in 1916 and travel together to record the folk songs of their countrymen in rural New England.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
1 Jan. 2025
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“Rocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocker. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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