as in voiced
expressed or communicated by voice
our cat is given to making strange vocal noises in the dead of night
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as in ballad
a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment
a recording artist who arranges his own vocals
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Recent Examples of vocal
Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 15 Jan. 2025
The case has become a major flashpoint in Milwaukee, where Golda Meir grew up and first became active in the Labor Zionist movement, and where some vocal pro-Palestinian activists have brought a level of hostility to local affairs never before seen by the city’s Jewish community.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2025
Their debut album, Dummy, blended sultry vocals, eerie samples, and the influence of film composers such as John Carpenter, Lalo Schifrin and Ennio Morricone.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The family of victim Kaylee Goncalves has been vocal about their desire for Kohberger to face the death penalty if he is convicted.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 15 Jan. 2025
The case has become a major flashpoint in Milwaukee, where Golda Meir grew up and first became active in the Labor Zionist movement, and where some vocal pro-Palestinian activists have brought a level of hostility to local affairs never before seen by the city’s Jewish community.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
Behind studio footage that looks like it was ripped from Nokia phone, Carti’s raw vocals lilt over buoyant sub bass and another soul sample.
—Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2025
Their debut album, Dummy, blended sultry vocals, eerie samples, and the influence of film composers such as John Carpenter, Lalo Schifrin and Ennio Morricone.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
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Several original cast members are returning, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
27 Nov. 2024
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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
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
Adjective
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The animals look realer than ever, and their mouths more convincingly match the spoken dialogue.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2024
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With Spanish as one of the most spoken languages in the world, this is a phrase widely known.—
Ashlyn Messier,
Fox News,
16 Dec. 2024
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In Greek mythology, Apollo was the god of prophecy and oracles, music, song and poetry, archery, healing, plague and disease and more.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
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The song, a home demo Lennon recorded in 1978, was well known to Beatles die-hards.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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The song is having a strong resonance on social media, where people across Instagram and TikTok, to name a few, are interacting with its heartfelt lyrics and soft plena melodies and sharing some of their best memories with loved ones.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
22 Jan. 2025
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Miranda is a rare instance of Björk writing her lyrics entirely in Icelandic, and her melodies sound lovely and in some ways more natural in her mother tongue.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The hearing continues Friday with more oral arguments in the defense’s push to keep certain evidence against Kohberger from being presented to a jury.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Jan. 2025
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The request came several days after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit heard oral arguments last week on the legalities of event contracts involving political outcomes.—
Matt Rybaltowski,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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In a Christian context, hymns are written to honor God.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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Anyone interested in performing hymns with Frost and the Village Community Chorale should contact the church music ministries coordinator, Twyla Arant, at twylaa@villagechurch.org.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Vocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocal. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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