as in choruses
an organized group of singers
joined the choir for next year
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Recent Examples of choirs
For their next concert, the VocalEssence choirs will recall the civil rights movement through anthems, spirituals and more.
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Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
These events will spotlight traditional musical practices, from Appalachian ballads to gospel choirs, and will feature key composers, musicians, and producers from North Carolina.
—Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 30 Dec. 2025
Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard brilliantly played the mischievous 6-year-old, supported by seven expressive vocalists, two choirs, and the ever-nimble orchestra.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
In light of recent tragic events, including in their community, a group of five different choirs joined together with the hope of bringing light into darkness.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Hints of New Jack Swing, Prince, and Frank Ocean align and realign like slot-machine symbols, and Dijon’s voice dissolves into particles or stacks into choirs.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
The singers include Disney employees and members of local community choirs performing along with a live orchestra, handbell players and fanfare trumpeters.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025
This production, which will include some local children's choirs, is recommended for people 6 and older.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
After the service, Queen Camilla will stay in the chapel to meet the choirs, while King Charles and the pope join a meeting on sustainability in the Sala Regia.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
These events will spotlight traditional musical practices, from Appalachian ballads to gospel choirs, and will feature key composers, musicians, and producers from North Carolina.
—Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 30 Dec. 2025
Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard brilliantly played the mischievous 6-year-old, supported by seven expressive vocalists, two choirs, and the ever-nimble orchestra.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
In light of recent tragic events, including in their community, a group of five different choirs joined together with the hope of bringing light into darkness.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Hints of New Jack Swing, Prince, and Frank Ocean align and realign like slot-machine symbols, and Dijon’s voice dissolves into particles or stacks into choirs.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
The singers include Disney employees and members of local community choirs performing along with a live orchestra, handbell players and fanfare trumpeters.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025
This production, which will include some local children's choirs, is recommended for people 6 and older.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
After the service, Queen Camilla will stay in the chapel to meet the choirs, while King Charles and the pope join a meeting on sustainability in the Sala Regia.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choirs
choruses
Noun
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Channelling the ’80s via Kate Bush and Cyndi Lauper, Hollingworth revels in rollicking choruses fit for shoulder pads.—
Aimee Cliff,
Pitchfork,
16 Jan. 2026
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When experienced live, its commanding choruses, exquisite vocal solos, awesome symphonic score and theatrical libretto can produce such a staggering emotional intensity that some music fans half-jokingly refer to it as Verdi’s best opera.—
Luis Palomares,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Choirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choirs. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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