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Britney Spears is an obvious influence, from McRae’s endless hair flipping to her breathy vocals.
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Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2025
Even in her 90s, her easily flitting vocals astounded, bouncing from deep valleys to breathy peaks, and, like the best jazz, mimicking the volatility and joy of the human spirit.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
That was a groovy drum-and-bass number, with Alemeda adopting a breathy SZA-esque approach to her vocals.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
Over the years, Saturday Night Live has seen several stars put on the bottle blonde wig and emulate Monroe's breathy voice.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2025
Even in her 90s, her easily flitting vocals astounded, bouncing from deep valleys to breathy peaks, and, like the best jazz, mimicking the volatility and joy of the human spirit.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
That was a groovy drum-and-bass number, with Alemeda adopting a breathy SZA-esque approach to her vocals.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
Over the years, Saturday Night Live has seen several stars put on the bottle blonde wig and emulate Monroe's breathy voice.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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“Breathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathy. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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