sonant

adjective

Definition of sonantnext
as in vocal

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sonant
  1. vocal
  2. pronounced
  3. articulated
  4. voiced
Adjective
  • Starlink beaming communications to spacecraft, and he's been vocal about humanity one day colonizing Mars.
    Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The two stepped out at multiple events, and have since been very vocal about their feelings for one another.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of vocal
Adjective
  • The report highlights that without adequate energy storage solutions and backup resources, the risk of blackouts will become more pronounced, especially during periods of high consumption.
    Barry Moline, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • If anything, this clash of styles has become more pronounced at the end of the campaign.
    Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of pronounced
Adjective
  • Incredibly Preserved Fossils Two perfectly articulated skeletons of the sheep-size dinosaur Psittacosaurus, found in China's Yixian Formation.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Its breathability is excellent, and that moisture control—along with the unfettered feel of four-way stretch fabric and articulated seams that allow the arms to move freely—made the Proton Hybrid testers’ favorite midlayer for sweat-producing adventures.
    Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of articulated
Adjective
  • The 49-year-old voiced hope that, rather than being sold, the medals might find their way back to their rightful owner.
    Isaac Yee and Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 11 Sep. 2024
  • Some voiced frustration they hadn’t been consulted on the decision, others voiced support for UMG, agreeing that TikTok should pay more given how large a role music plays on the platform.
    Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2024
Definition of voiced
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son

sonant

song

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“Sonant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sonant. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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