as in voiced
expressed or communicated by voice
our cat is given to making strange vocal noises in the dead of night
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as in ballad
a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment
a recording artist who arranges his own vocals
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Recent Examples of vocal
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Earlier this month, the singer appeared on the Jennifer Hudson Show and opened up to Jennifer Hudson about her kids' vocal talents.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Larry Stansbury, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
The pair duetted using Lennon's vocals and video, per Variety.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
On the farewell tour, Osbourne began using the steroid Decadron to treat vocal inflammation.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Earlier this month, the singer appeared on the Jennifer Hudson Show and opened up to Jennifer Hudson about her kids' vocal talents.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
And finally, Jessica Vosk’s Jersey dazzled, her vocals soaring into the rafters like a declaration of freedom.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
The pair duetted using Lennon's vocals and video, per Variety.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocal
Adjective
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Sanders, who co-directed the original movie and voiced Stitch, reprised his voice-over role in the 2025 update.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
23 July 2025
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Several cast members returned, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Swift is known for her devastating track five ballads.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The wedding ballads can wait; this nasty jam should still get the dancefloor packed in the meantime.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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His Valentino show began with a spoken word reading — Pamela Anderson voicing a 1941 letter by Pier Paolo Pasolini about light enduring through darkness.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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At the suggestion of Adeline Watkins (Suzanna Son), Ed Gein — her soft-spoken but eccentric boyfriend — is invited to help around the house and temporarily watch the children.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Why does one hard working fan have to buy seven different versions of an album instead of just having all of the songs be on one complete album?—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The 89-minute movie includes a music video, behind-the-scenes footage, lyric videos and Swift’s personal reflections on songs from the album, according to AMC’s website.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But music criticism aside, some fans feel betrayed by the album — and not just by the lyrics.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Social media star Kaeli Dance spoke the chorus lyrics to explain which moves correlate to each line in an Instagram Reel shared on Sunday.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Clinically proven to heal gums, stop bleeding and whiten your teeth all at once, this toothpaste is a must for better oral hygiene.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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At the department’s request, the government’s lawyers will get time during oral arguments to support the counselor’s challenge.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On Saturday nights, when the Jewish Sabbath ends, Elia chants the zemirot, the traditional table hymns.—
Eli Sharabi,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Attendees bowed their head in prayer and sang along to hymns, while posters of Kirk lined the seats.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Vocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocal. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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