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as in choir
an organized group of singers the annual Christmas program presented by the church's chorus

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as in refrain
a part of a song or hymn that is repeated every so often the whole congregation will join in for the chorus

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verb

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Recent Examples of chorus
Noun
Joining the chorus of other CEOs, former Goldman Sachs leader Lloyd Blankfein is dispelling the myth that an Ivy League degree or supreme intellect is a prerequisite for success. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026 In Phantom Combatants, Tontey transforms Karamoy from a singular historical figure into a mythic presence multiplied through a chorus of young troops, according to a press release. Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
These insects will mate and chorus for at least six weeks before the 17-year cycle starts again. Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2024 Most of the monitoring is done during spring evenings, when male toads gather to chorus and breed. Dallas News, 2 May 2022 See All Example Sentences for chorus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chorus
Noun
  • The party was woven into daily life in these hilltop communities, as Welsh as the mines and ironworks, the chapels and libraries, the male-voice choirs and rugby.
    Alexander Smith, NBC news, 6 May 2026
  • Lerohl has watched the choir more than double in size over the past decade.
    John Lauritsen, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Noun
  • Upon booting the game up, a swift run of horns plays the main theme, a magnificent game-spanning refrain which appears during the mightiest moments, from title screen to credits.
    Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026
  • And now it’s being reported that the family has requested Nancy’s inner circle refrain from making any public statements while the investigation is ongoing.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • Curzon Head of Business Affairs Ulysse Kelbert said the acquisition of the titles for the UK chimed with a key pole of its activities.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 May 2026
  • Her brother-in-law Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi chimed into the comments section, dropping a string of red heart emojis.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • Highlighting his emergency response to the Palisades Fire, Allen has a four step plan to stabilize the market, hold the industry accountable, transform the Department into a rapid-response agency and reduce risks.
    Teagan Davidge, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
  • Kneepkens had a resilient response at the other end, bringing down an offensive rebound and getting the ball out to point guard Hailey Van Lith, who fed it back to her in the corner for her first official points as a WNBA player on a 3-pointer.
    Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Verb
  • The engine could be heard roaring as the SUV hurtled across the parking lot.
    Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 11 May 2026
  • Measles, largely gone for decades in the developed world, has come roaring back.
    Veronique Greenwood, Time, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • Within seconds of the Yankees recording the final out of Monday’s 12-1 win over the Orioles, John Sterling’s signature victory call bellowed from Yankee Stadium’s speakers.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
  • After Philadelphia fans bellowed the chant as a show of confidence during the 76ers’ Play-In Tournament victory to set up this series, Celtics fans responded in kind.
    Devon Henderson, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • Fans went back-and-forth chanting for Sami and Trick as Zayn opened up with his deep arsenal of offense.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
  • The performers were wearing drapes over their heads and chanting to drone music while smoking a hookah, and there were flowers everywhere.
    Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026

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“Chorus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chorus. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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