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Recent Examples of chant
Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Many of those who protested chanted in his favor.
—Sarah Dean, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
Around 24 hours later, a few miles down the road in east London, more home voices joined in a chant by visiting fans, this time the 9,000 from Queens Park Rangers.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
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Verb
When the six were brought in handcuffs to a waiting van outside City Hall, other protestors chanted.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Many of those who protested chanted in his favor.
—Sarah Dean, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
At the front of the room, some students played ipu heke, or double-gourd drums, and performed oli, an ancient Hawaiian chant.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
Around 24 hours later, a few miles down the road in east London, more home voices joined in a chant by visiting fans, this time the 9,000 from Queens Park Rangers.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chant
Verb
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This letter is my heart and body learning now to sing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Still riding high on the phenomenal global success of her latest album West End Girl, the star performed a medley of three songs, Sleepwalking, Tennis, and, of course, the fan-favorite, Pussy Palace, which prompted the audience to sing along.—
Tina Isaac-Goizé,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Leguizamo is one among a chorus of famous voices rising against the federal immigration agency, which has been at the forefront of violent operations in Minneapolis.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
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But Duckart sets himself apart from his brooding contemporaries with sheer intensity, never diffusing vulnerable moments with a quip or an ironically upbeat chorus.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
Pitchfork,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The lullaby your grandmother hummed while shelling white beans into her apron, her voice low enough not to wake the war.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Nov. 2025
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Celebrities and fans in the comments seemed to approve of Scherzinger's move to making lullabies.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
24 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The evening was made even more memorable by an incredible performance from singer-songwriter Kent Jamz, whose smooth, vibey serenade kept us buzzing all night long.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
24 Nov. 2025
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Right before undergoing surgery, Tina Knowles got a live serenade from her two favorite singers: Beyoncé and Solange.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The spot, set to an iconic sports anthem from a beloved football movie, highlights the preparation, training and competition that defines every athlete’s journey – the same theme Dick’s Team USA ambassadors will bring to life in their social content.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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And perhaps not much more needs to be said about where one of the most iconic anthems devoted to human kindness lands anew in the current American climate, although much could.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 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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Sparkling water lightens it, but play around with the ratios—and write your own ditty to remember the recipe.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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Local musician Daniel Hamrick was formally introduced on stage, then quickly donned a jacket with a Pride heart patch and sang a ditty about a trans boy.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Because everyone deserves a little pop.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The grueling K-pop machine Ironically, the movie that made Ejae a star is an ode to the Korean pop music machine that disillusioned her all those years ago.—
Allison Cho,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Chant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chant. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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