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Mayhem executive producer Andrew Watt handled guitar, co-producer Cirkut played synth, Josh Freese drummed, and Gaga commanded two keyboards, actively tweaking sounds on a modular synthesizer. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2026 Saccharine is more polished in its technical aspects than in its storytelling, from the queasy visuals (Sarroff shot Relic, as well as both Smile movies) and sickly lighting to composer Hannah Peel’s eerie synths to some impressively gnarly gore. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026 In typical Toliver fashion, the record tells of his partying habits and luxurious lifestyle, but peeking through heavy layers of pop samples, dark synths and peppy trap drums, Toliver sheds light on his loving relationship (with fellow singer Kali Uchis) and a newfound sense of peace in his life. Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026 Sagan’s timeless guitar solos, Steiner’s idea for the tracklist, Neumann’s smooth vocal harmonies, Nuccio’s creative use of synth. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for synth

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First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of synth was in 1976

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“Synth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synth. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.

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