DJ

noun

Definition of DJnext
as in VJ

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Recent Examples of DJ Wong tapped hair stylist DJ Quintero and makeup artist Daniel Martin for her red carpet appearance on Sunday. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026 The title track is written from the perspective of the DJ Fagen envisioned, the sage who schooled his younger self on what mattered, though this character is more of a Shepherd type. — Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 8 Nov. 2026 Raman’s young progressives Gen Zers crisscrossed the dance floor, Modelos and seltzers in hand, as the DJ bumped her head to the beat. — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026 Mark Lavrenov scored 19 points and DJ Dudley had 10 for New Mexico State (1-1), which fell to 0-2 all-time against Gonzaga. — ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for DJ
Recent Examples of Synonyms for DJ
  1. VJ
  2. disc jockey
Noun
  • Jaylen Brown led Philadelphia with 20 points, VJ Edgecombe scored 19 and Tyrese Maxey had 17.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • This is the new reality of facing the 76ers, who retooled their roster with the offseason additions of James and Brown to a core of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of VJ
Noun
  • Diplo, the globally famous disc jockey, has become accustomed to performing in front of audiences wearing glitzy outfits and clutching alcoholic beverages in the dark.
    — Alex Harring,Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
  • As Lukes worked, plein air painter DeBorah Stipanovich, of Chesterton, painted Lukes and the disc jockey nearby.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of disc jockey

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“DJ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/DJ. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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