DJ

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as in VJ

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Recent Examples of DJ The video, posted on X by Scavino on May 2, showed Rubio wearing headphones and working a DJ controller as guests danced and cheered nearby. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 Inside, children danced to music from the DJ before settling into their seats, many preparing to watch a rodeo for the very first time. — Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026 On Friday, July 31, TMZ reported that DJ and keyboardist Wilson, 49, had been permanently removed from Slipknot earlier that day, ending his 28-year run with the nu metal group. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026 Country artist Dustin Lynch and DJ Diplo will headline performances before the football game, while electronic music DJ Deorro will close out the weekend. — Steve Large, CBS News, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for DJ
Recent Examples of Synonyms for DJ
  1. VJ
  2. disc jockey
Noun
  • Indian producer and entrepreneur Viccky Jain has launched a new production banner, VJ Frames, timed to coincide with his birthday.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026
  • On the Sixers, James perfectly slides into the starting lineup with Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe.
    — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 29 July 2026
Definition of VJ
Noun
  • Taco Bell brought in a photo backdrop, balloons and a disc jockey to celebrate the grand opening of its new cantina location.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of disc jockey

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