synth

noun

ˈsin(t)th 

often attributive

: synthesizer sense 2

Examples of synth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Stephens’ bold Audacity draws directly from Britney Spears and Janet Jackson-esque Y2K pop, while Chxrry’s darker U, Me & My Ego finds her singing over rattling synths that wouldn’t sound out of place on a BLACKPINK project. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026

Haloed in distorted guitar and jagged synths, Wolf comes off as a champion of her own avoidance, her heroism charmingly pathetic. — Enzo Escober, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026

In creating the 2026 version, the team stripped away some of the synth for a more organic sound, with the addition of live drums and brash guitars. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

But the band’s sonic palette has gradually expanded to include synths, horns, and strings, with McCaughan’s lyrics getting more personal as well as more pointedly political over time even as his voice remains an eternally youthful yelp. — Charles Moss, SPIN, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for synth

• plinth
• hyacinth
• labyrinth