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a melody in an opera sung by one person
the soprano's magnificent aria
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Recent Examples of aria
More than once, Mariana emits an exasperated scream that goes on and on and on, almost like an operatic aria.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
The one-legged protagonist (sung by a two-legged tenor) is a man of limited mobility who tends to clump on deck and deliver his arias, so the frantic movement that takes place around him becomes essential.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
The one-legged protagonist (sung by a two-legged tenor) is a man of limited mobility who tends to clump on deck and deliver his arias, so the frantic movement that takes place around him becomes essential.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aria
Noun
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The chorus had several directors over the decades, and was rebranded as the Fox Valley Festival Chorus in 1980.—
Tom Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Swift then jumps up and down with her arms in the air as the song leads into the chorus and the pair continue to sing along.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Fans have already started expressing their glee over the news on social media.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
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As the country’s friends have looked on in horror and its rivals have watched with glee, the United States has gone from indispensable to insufferable.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 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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Joy, Maison symphonique, Place des Arts Another jazz vocal triumph at the festival was singer Samara Joy who continues to thrill global audiences with her incredible range.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Svelte yet heavy, Clipse’s latest sees all their phonetic and poetical gifts rendered to subtly maximal effect, with their lithe vocals cresting Pharrell’s glossy surfaces like snowfall.—
Peter A. Berry,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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Max Caster walked over Anthony Bowens on his way to the ring, while doing his chant, but Bowens stopped Caster from getting into the ring.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The set was streamed live on the BBC and caused a firestorm, particularly for the IDF chant, which some deemed antisemitic.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
10 July 2025
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Who leaves us echoes — gruff, brilliant, unrepeatable — half legend, half lullaby.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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Johnny Mandel’s score drifts like a lullaby, seducing the viewer into a state of soft unease.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
10 July 2025
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Those aren’t the saddest lyrics in the world, right?—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
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In between some more lusty lyrics for his wife, Swag includes some choice samples from a recent viral video of him confronting a swath of paparazzi who were stalking him.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 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 21 Jul. 2025.
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