as in chorus
a melody in an opera sung by one person
the soprano's magnificent aria
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Recent Examples of aria
Stepping in last minute for an ailing Luciano Pavarotti, the Queen of Soul stood by patiently as the orchestra played the swelling notes of the Italian aria before turning to the mic and unleashing that voice.
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Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
The songwriter and classical-crossover recording artist will sing Italian arias, pop standards and his original compositions.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025
After the king orders Eva’s execution by burning at the stake, Eva starts to sing an aria.
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 21 Jan. 2025
Callas’s arias filled the halls in surround sound, and in our rooms, La Divina chocolate bars inspired by her performances showcased a Callas portrait on the outer box, and a history of the famous show on its interior.
—Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
The songwriter and classical-crossover recording artist will sing Italian arias, pop standards and his original compositions.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025
After the king orders Eva’s execution by burning at the stake, Eva starts to sing an aria.
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 21 Jan. 2025
Callas’s arias filled the halls in surround sound, and in our rooms, La Divina chocolate bars inspired by her performances showcased a Callas portrait on the outer box, and a history of the famous show on its interior.
—Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aria
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Billy Joel's documentary digs deep into past with poignancy – but he's 'not finished yet' Culture Club film delves into history filled with drama, Boy George, love and drugs ‘Walk of Fame’ The most compelling track on an album full of soaring choruses now has an equally absorbing video.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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The post prompted a chorus of amusing responses from commenters.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Fines and any restriction or suspension of the driver’s license aren’t going to be met with glee by the driver, either.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
30 May 2025
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Some Yankees were upset during the offseason, feeling the Dodgers took too much glee and rubbed it in about the Yankees’ metdown in the fifth inning of Game 5.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Three years later, the follow-up, Caroline 2, expands outward in every direction, pairing scraggy, strummed chorales with heart-on-sleeve mantras and distorted furore.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
30 May 2025
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The 70-voice chorale will be accompanied by an organist and a chamber orchestra.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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The Poker Face actress then descended the stage to the crowd, getting the likes of Kristin Chenoweth and Adam Lambert to contribute vocals to the ballad.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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The main difference is the quality of Swift’s vocals, which had improved dramatically in the thirteen years between the initial release and the rerecording.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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The England fans, desperate for a good time, started working their way through a repertoire of songs, including serenading Manchester City’s Phil Foden, who was not included in Tuchel’s squad, and singing derogatory chants about Keir Starmer, the United Kingdom’s prime minister.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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The launch began with a traditional American Indian Lakota chant from Brings Plenty, who serves as Indigenous advisor on the project.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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This intuitive device can automate lullabies and white noise on cue to comfort fussy babies, while daily reports track sleep habits including wake times and length of time.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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The new parents tried everything—rocking, feeding, lullabies—but nothing was working.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Lehrer is an American songwriter known for penning lyrics that were frequently satirical.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Well, we have been known to change lyrics in the middle of a run.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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The carol, released in 1994, leads the Global 200 for a record-extending 19th week and Global Excl.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
30 Dec. 2024
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The evening culminates with a tree lighting and carol singing.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
15 Dec. 2024
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“Aria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aria. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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