chanteys

variants or chanties or shanties
Definition of chanteysnext
plural of chantey

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chanteys
Noun
  • An old soul with with a huge, commanding voice, his catalog hovers between the orchestral swoon of pre-rock ballads, the pristine melodies of Anita Baker and the rangy, resilient yearning of his hometown’s soul tradition.
    Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
  • That success — as well as surviving his own murder attempt — has sparked a nationwide infatuation of Harfuch, which includes merchandise and popular ballads praising him.
    Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The songs, by Randy Newman, are simple but charming little ditties, particularly the ensemble numbers where this makeshift band of misfits express their devotion to one another.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
  • These plinking, whimsical ditties—each song lasts but a minute or two at most— are evocative in their simplicity, but deceptively rich in texture.
    Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Dawn choruses are getting shorter and the oceans echo with the din of transcontinental shipping and deep-sea mining.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Her sound blends sleek electropop and dance-pop with R&B influences, anchored by a knack for radio-ready choruses.
    Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • But, beginning next month, the venue will begin to build a reputation as a place for something beyond arias and librettos.
    Cary Darling, Houston Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026
  • There will be cocktails, dinner and arias performed by the 2025-26 Artists in Residence.
    Libby Smith, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The music is eclectic and includes sounds associated with Islam as well as bluegrass, hymns and spirituals.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • It is directed by Tony nominee Sheryl Kaller, with book and additional lyrics by original screenwriter Pamela Gray, music and lyrics by Tony and Grammy nominee AnnMarie Milazzo, and choreography by Josh Prince.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The pounding dembow riddims boldly crash into electro pop, rock, and trap, interspersed with gentle waves crashing and lyrics about lovers who never pulled up.
    E.R. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Their songs are the hardest to sing and there were some flat notes sung Wednesday.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Many of their songs are about undocumented workers trying to make a living while evading immigration agents.
    Adrian Florido, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Chanteys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chanteys. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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