chorus 1 of 2

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as in choir
an organized group of singers the annual Christmas program presented by the church's chorus

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as in refrain
a part of a song or hymn that is repeated every so often the whole congregation will join in for the chorus

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chorus

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verb

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Recent Examples of chorus
Noun
However, the brilliant vocal hooks and arrangements on this album are what seal the deal for every climactic bridge and punchy chorus. Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 The acappella gospel chorus, founded more than 50 years ago, sings for 15,000 people annually. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
Most of the monitoring is done during spring evenings, when male toads gather to chorus and breed. Dallas News, 2 May 2022 Two rooms formerly used as locker rooms are now the home to chorus and band. Lily Jackson | Ljackson@al.com, al, 8 Oct. 2019 See All Example Sentences for chorus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chorus
Noun
  • On March 22, spectators gathered in Arlington, Texas, for performances by military brass bands and choirs.
    Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 30 Apr. 2025
  • An Overview of the Ceremony 6 hr 59 min ago The funeral Mass, presided over by the dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, will begin at 10 a.m. local time on Saturday and end around 2 p.m. and include a choir, readings, prayers and communion, among other rites.
    Adam Carlson, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This refrain also applied to the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, when the U.S. economy and stock market far outperformed its international peers (see chart below).
    Nick Sargen, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
  • Today your goal is to master that wonderful refrain.
    A.O. Scott, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • As the sun dips low and the courthouse clock chimes, the streets quiet down.
    Christopher Torres, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Classrooms across the country are facing a pandemic of distraction—incessant buzzing, pinging and chiming competing with teachers and classmates for student attention.
    Bill Ready, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Last month, in response to Trump’s 145% tariffs on good from China, Beijing responded by vowing to reduce the number of U.S. movies imported into the country.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 May 2025
  • The Justice Department announced the decision in a filing April 25 in U.S. district court in Massachusetts, where a lawsuit had been filed in response to the terminations.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 4 May 2025
Verb
  • His Minnesota Timberwolves had roared back from a 10-point deficit to start the fourth quarter and put themselves in position to go up 3-1 in the best-of-seven series.
    Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Violent storms roared through Texas later Tuesday afternoon.
    Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • As the final whistle sounded, roars bellowed from the terraces and the pitch alike.
    Sam Tighe, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Furrowed brows, smiles, shouts and tears occupied the faces of passionate protesters, who bellowed chants that echoed off the concrete sky-rise buildings.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Word of Luton leaking goals had both home and away fans chanting of survival with increasing volume.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 3 May 2025
  • Accompanied by a synthesized Italian voiceover, the character's name is chanted in a rhythmic nonsensical manner.
    Annabelle Canela, Parents, 1 May 2025

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“Chorus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chorus. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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