DJ

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as in VJ

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Recent Examples of DJ Ray, who also serves as an executive producer on the film, plays DJ Marco Collins, a real Seattle radio figure central to the story’s cultural world. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 July 2026 There also will be live music with a DJ, giveaways from Ramsey County Parks and Recreation, a scavenger hunt for kids and other family-friendly activities. — Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026 When Donato Scaramuzzi and Omar McCutcheon stepped into the DJ booth together at the Netherlands’ Draaimolen festival in 2023, their back-to-back set represented a meeting of two different generations, and two distinct sensibilities. — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 6 July 2026 Celebrities such as Mark Wahlberg, Post Malone, Kevin Hart, Tyler Perry, DJ Khaled, Lenny Kravitz, Stormzy, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo have also strapped on the Rainbow, driving up popularity. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for DJ
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  1. VJ
  2. disc jockey
Noun
  • And the shock is that the cost was low enough for Philadelphia to make a deal without putting someone like dynamic guard VJ Edgecombe into it.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • The Sixers could now field a starting five of Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Brown, Dean Wade and Joel Embiid next season.
    — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of VJ
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  • The Pennsylvania native soon transitioned to radio, working as a disc jockey before eventually hosting his own shows in markets including Chicago, Detroit, New York City, and Seattle.
    — Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026
  • The Minnesota native — who began his acting career shortly after serving in World War II and working as a radio disc jockey — starred in more than 30 films over his career.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
Definition of disc jockey

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“DJ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/DJ. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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