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or chanty
or shanty
as in chant
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Noun
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At the time of the chant, Deadline reported that UTA had dropped Bob Vylan soon after the set.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025 -
Ahead of Game 3, Ohtani was finally asked about his feelings on the chant.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The song kicks off with a string orchestra introduction followed by a Carmina Burana-like chorus and then Rosalía singing in an operatic soprano voice — in three languages.—
Dan Rys,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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Starting as a chorus pig on The Muppet Show in the mid-1970s, Miss Piggy gradually became a bigger part of the series, before becoming an icon in the late ’70s and early ’80s.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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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
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The competition format, and thematic focus of each episode, meant that early shows were often organized around musical categories (ballads, duets, love songs) or occasionally around the catalog of individual artists (Lady Gaga, Britney Spears).—
Alan Light,
Rolling Stone,
29 Oct. 2025
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The romantic ballad tells the story of two people who meet by chance and instantly feel a connection that changes their lives.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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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
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This is a lovely fundraiser to assist in the preservation of the cemetery, and the day is filled with master gardeners offering advice, madrigals singing, an archaeology talk, refreshments, kids’ activities and lots of lovely spring plants for sale.—
Janet Kusterer,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Mar. 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
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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
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The score by Oliver Leith, original to the opera, features an aria sung by Caroline Polachek.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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This is done with Taub’s sheer skills with the song styles varying from strong recitatives to insightful arias and battle cries.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Chantey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chantey. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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