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as in darkened
being without light or without much light
we stood staring into the pitchy dark forest, trying to determine what had made the strange cry
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Recent Examples of pitchy
Jean-Baptiste’s voice is alluringly pitchy and thin, and gives needed perspective to the almost overfamiliar tropes on the album.
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Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
14 Apr. 2026
Kelly’s videos, delivered in her distinctive, pitchy voice (think Valley girl with notes of humdrum detachment a la the famously monotone comedian Ben Stein), are both personal and woven with running gags.
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Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
12 Apr. 2026
About a mile from the truck, Lou pulled out his bugle tube and ripped off a pitchy location bugle.
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Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
8 Oct. 2025
Stepping off the platform, Sandoval went on to deliver a breathless, oftentimes pitchy performance of The Weeknd’s chart-topping lyrics.
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Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
20 Aug. 2025
This wasn't an amateur with pitchy vocals hoping for a shot at fame; this was a full-fledged soulful rock star.
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Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Word of mouth among those who had stayed in the theater though described the singing portion as a bit pitchy.
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Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
3 Mar. 2025
Take a look at her pitchy live performance below.
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Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
31 Dec. 2024
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
14 Apr. 2026
Kelly’s videos, delivered in her distinctive, pitchy voice (think Valley girl with notes of humdrum detachment a la the famously monotone comedian Ben Stein), are both personal and woven with running gags.
—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
12 Apr. 2026
About a mile from the truck, Lou pulled out his bugle tube and ripped off a pitchy location bugle.
—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
8 Oct. 2025
Stepping off the platform, Sandoval went on to deliver a breathless, oftentimes pitchy performance of The Weeknd’s chart-topping lyrics.
—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
20 Aug. 2025
This wasn't an amateur with pitchy vocals hoping for a shot at fame; this was a full-fledged soulful rock star.
—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Word of mouth among those who had stayed in the theater though described the singing portion as a bit pitchy.
—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
3 Mar. 2025
Take a look at her pitchy live performance below.
—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
31 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitchy
Adjective
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She’s talked up her push to convert darkened streetlights, many of them stripped of their copper wire, to solar power.
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In the darkened foyer, Ember contemplated this unassuming bit of paper, momentarily paralyzed by a mixture of dread and excitement stirred together, an overpowering sensation that oozed from the crown of her head, down the length of her body, then hardened, like a soft golden resin becoming solid.
Adjective
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From here, there’s a plush formal living room, outfitted mostly in neutral tones, and a darker, moodier sitting room, where the black walls feature a studded pattern.
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Nike first made a limited run of 100 all-white Air Force 1 with black Roc-A-Fella branding in 1999 as promotional items.
Adjective
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The top-of-the-line chef’s kitchen sports metallic cabinetry paired with dark marble countertops and backsplashes.
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These include rolled or folded leaf blades, a dark or blue tinge to the foliage, or lingering footprints after walking on the lawn.
Adjective
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The color palette included ebony, black and oak tones.
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The venerable patriarch is leaning heavily on an ebony cane, and is followed closely by his personal assistant, a bald gnome of a man, armed with a notebook and pencil.
Adjective
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The details remain murky, but the investment fund would be financed privately and not by US taxpayers, according to the administration.
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For a predator that relies on sight and fast reaction distances in shallow water, murky conditions can alter the entire hunting landscape and prey may become harder to detect.
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“Pitchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitchy. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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