Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chanteys
Noun
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Yet the ballads are also strong, conveying palpable sorrow as the family members figure up their losses.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026 -
For years, the Oscars’ in memoriam segment has been scored with weepy music and sentimental ballads.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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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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But, unlike James Murphy, Styles would never wait three minutes to drop drums for just two full choruses.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Strikes launched from flight clustered near loud choruses, while nearly all attacks from perches occurred in silence.—
Leonie Baier,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There will be cocktails, dinner and arias performed by the 2025-26 Artists in Residence.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Many arias from the 1800s include repeated verses to give the singers the opportunity to show off their coloratura skills by embellishing the sections of the songs the second time around.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At Merkin Hall, Chanticleer rings in the semiquincentennial with a new work by Trevor Weston, which spotlights the legacy of African American spirituals.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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As iconic church songs that have crossed over into secular spirituals, they were written to be memorable and singable, crowd-tested for at least a couple of generations.—
David W. Stowe,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These include artist of the year, song of the year, pop song of the year, favorite TikTok dance, best lyrics, best music video, favorite on screen and favorite tour style.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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He is known for his distinctive style and humorous lyrics.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pick Three Paige Williams on uplifting songs.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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People find so much beauty in nature, from the dazzling colors of butterflies to the melodious songs of birds and the aromas of flowers.—
Logan S. James,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Chanteys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chanteys. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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