Examples of alt-pop in a Sentence

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The official announcement featured a set of photos of the alt-pop artist and her then-fiancé embracing, as well as an image of a tea tray with an engagement ring on it — a hint as to how Daniel popped the question. Erin Clack, People.com, 19 July 2025 This week: Justin Bieber’s collaborators see major bumps from their contributions to his surprise new album, a new superhero blockbuster leads to big gains for a couple ’00s alt-pop favorites, and Lena Dunham’s new show looks like a valuable synch source. Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 16 July 2025 The upbeat, alt-pop album made waves in the music scene, bringing the band its biggest hits yet. Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Announced just one day before the tour kicks off in Cardiff, the news reveals that English indie-pop trio London Grammar, alt-pop favorite BANKS, and viral pop star Addison Rae will each join Del Rey for select dates across the run. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for alt-pop

Word History

Etymology

by shortening

First Known Use

1994, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of alt-pop was in 1994

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“Alt-pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alt-pop. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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