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Recent Examples of chant
Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
People spanning the width of the streets are passionately chanting and hoisting their picket signs in a patriotic parade, of sorts.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
South African composer Lebohang Morake, the Grammy-winning artist who wrote and performed the iconic opening chant in The Lion King, has filed a lawsuit against comedian Learnmore Jonasi.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The Iranian diaspora has made its presence felt throughout the three-day gathering, chanting in the convention center halls, sometimes arm-in-arm with the overwhelmingly pro-Trump crowd, and cheering on speakers who support toppling the regime.
—Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
People spanning the width of the streets are passionately chanting and hoisting their picket signs in a patriotic parade, of sorts.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
Iranians who support the war broke into chant outside the conference’s main stage.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
South African composer Lebohang Morake, the Grammy-winning artist who wrote and performed the iconic opening chant in The Lion King, has filed a lawsuit against comedian Learnmore Jonasi.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chant
Verb
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The speaker even lights up while kids sing, creating a stage-like ambiance for budding rock stars.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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School children sing songs about the species.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After Buchbinder was helped off the ice by teammates, no penalties were called by the refs, which were met with a chorus of boos from fans.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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When the Missouri Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that last year’s mid-decade redistricting special session was legal, a chorus of Republicans quickly touted the idea that their new, gerrymandered congressional map had been upheld.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Artists help parents identify their childrens' personality traits and habits to create a unique lullaby.—
Madeline Montgomery,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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But curated with rest in mind, this viewing ritual repurposes Hollywood’s highest stage as an on-demand lullaby of entertainment legacy.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Their mother helped book their first gigs singing serenade covers.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Smith, who turned 55 this past Thursday and received a surprise mariachi serenade from his staff midweek, gave his man-of-the-match nod not to a goal scorer, but to captain Ashley Westwood.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Every great team needs an anthem to define a memorable season.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Though not everyone knew the words, many—especially older adults—sang along, turning the anthem into a stirring ode to independence.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Latin polyphony and motets are being sung at the Offertory and during the distribution of Holy Communion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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The service and concert will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, at the church, 815 S. Washington St. Castle Singers are vocalists who perform a variety of chamber repertoire, varying from Renaissance madrigals and motets to contemporary pop and vocal jazz.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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On a low-stakes follow-up to last year’s Forever, the London duo continues its evolution from wubby electroclash to toylike pop ditties and microwaved lullabies.—
Samuel Hyland,
Pitchfork,
17 Mar. 2026
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Later, orange lanterns carrying well-wishes floated toward the stars, mingling with the distant strains of Lao ditties from the karaoke machines of the ramshackle bars that lined the banks.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Guess named the South Korean rapper, singer and member of the K-pop group Stray Kids its first global brand ambassador for both Guess and Guess Jeans brands earlier this month.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Mar. 2026
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The series, which premieres on Monday, April 6 and airs across the week, brings together sixteen of the most polarizing figures in pop culture to compete in a series of mental and physical challenges over four days, filmed against the backdrop of a luxury chalet in Park City, Utah.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Chant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chant. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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