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Recent Examples of chant
Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
McMahan has denied leading the chant.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2025
As protesters chanted and spoke into a microphone, tuba player Yehuda Serotta punctuated sentences and chants with the horn slung across his body.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Then the Canes fell behind early — their first deficit all season as that Tomahawk Chop chant serenaded the night.
—Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
McMahan has denied leading the chant.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
Roan repeated the phrase, prompting members of the crowd to chant along.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2025
As protesters chanted and spoke into a microphone, tuba player Yehuda Serotta punctuated sentences and chants with the horn slung across his body.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chant
Verb
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Jodi Benson sang her daughter Delaney Benson's praises for following in her acting career footsteps while also carving out a name for herself at the same time.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Women moved in colorful skirts, their steps steady and powerful, as resort guests gathered to sing and clap in time.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Most of the song, the pre-chorus, chorus, all that stuff, that was really quick.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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Once the chorus comes back around, Beer happily performs on a float in the middle of the parade.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The drums are gentle and stirring; the arrangement evokes a pulsing lullaby.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
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Produced by Close Media, Al-Ahsa Cinema Club and Hazel Films, the film offers a poetic reflection on motherhood, psychology and Arab cultural identity, capturing the lullaby as both music and memory.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And for those more interested in Mulaney’s musical stylings, the MLB graciously posted the below clip of his seventh inning stretch serenade.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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Write a love letter, send flowers, or serenade that special person.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The heart of the anthem does not change with the language.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
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While the track leans toward sarcasm, the soon-to-be-anthem perfectly captures a generational sentiment.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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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Nish Kumar and Mark Watson deliver a surprisingly catchy little ditty, but the real crowning moment comes when Bob Mortimer, Aisling Bea, and Sally Phillips take the stage.—
Matthew Jackson,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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She’s best known for her enthusiastic and approachable ditties on key subjects, like potty training.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Our hero complies, serenading Suzie (and his anxious friends) with the sweetest rendition of Limahl's synth-pop jam.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Dave Ball, the multi-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter who performed alongside Marc Almond in the influential synth-pop duo Soft Cell, died yesterday (October 22).—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Chant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chant. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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