as in choruses
an organized group of singers
joined the choir for next year
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Recent Examples of choirs
According to Nakamura, in the invitational’s grand finale all of the choirs in competition come together.
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Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
For their next concert, the VocalEssence choirs will recall the civil rights movement through anthems, spirituals and more.
—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
Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
For their next concert, the VocalEssence choirs will recall the civil rights movement through anthems, spirituals and more.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choirs
choruses
Noun
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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
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Propelled by its massive bassline, Del rapped the verses with Albarn leading the crowd throughout the choruses, until finally, the night was done.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Choirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choirs. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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