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noun

ˈkȯr-əs How to pronounce chorus (audio)
Definition of chorusnext
1
as in choir
an organized group of singers the annual Christmas program presented by the church's chorus

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2
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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chorus

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verb

as in to chime

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Recent Examples of chorus
Noun
After the vocal chorus, Astaire sees an apparition—Pan, costumed in Halloween drag. — David Hajdu, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026 As swarms of Trump supporters waited in long security lines ahead of the speech, a chorus of top Kansas Republicans rallied the crowd. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
The sound chorused from Minnesota’s bench as Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert exited stage right after shining under the bright Hollywood lights Wednesday in Los Angeles. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for chorus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chorus
  1. choir
  2. refrain
  3. chime
  4. response
  5. roar
  6. bellow
  7. chant
Noun
  • Set at William McKinley High School in Lima, Ohio, Glee followed the members of the New Directions, a glee club competing in the show choir circuit, while dealing with social issues.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The series followed the members of the show choir at William McKinley High School in Lima, Ohio, through the ups and downs of high school and beyond.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of choir
Noun
  • Of late, however, Ah Gau had given up his old refrain for a new one.
    — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Yet the structural refrain that underpins this wonder of a book always returns to love.
    — Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of refrain
Verb
  • Bruce Blakeman, the Republican challenger in the gubernatorial race, also chimed on Mamdani's statement.
    — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The loud-mouthed cameos from ex-soccer players Zlatan Ibrahimović and Eric Cantona in Nike’s World Cup hero film Rip the Script were indicative of this, chiming with an older, more arrogant vision of Nike seen in the ’90s and the aughts.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of chime
Noun
  • My response was to remind them that their generosity could have big financial consequences.
    — Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The hospital system didn’t say that it was being dropped over a specific policy, and an insurance trade group pointed to the high cost of specialty care for children in a response to the hospital’s statements.
    — Jack Harvel October 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of response
Verb
  • Superstars at both ends, tempers ready to flare, world-class soccer, and a roaring Camp Nou crowd.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
  • More than 17,000 Atlanta fans roared the Dream to a thumping 26-point victory and a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals series against the Golden State Valkyries.
    — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of roar
Verb
  • By making its pockets oversized and bellowed, the designers of the first cargo pants allowed soldiers to tote grenades, flares and other essential gear in their trousers.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026
  • John Goodman bellowed from his front porch, in Charleston, South Carolina.
    — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of bellow
Verb
  • Disgruntled United fans also chanted against Jason Wilcox, the club's director of football who was the target of recent criticism from defender Lisandro Martinez, and the Glazer family, the majority owners.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Protesters, including many youngsters, gathered peacefully and chanted in a southeastern part of the city amid heavy police presence.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of chant

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“Chorus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chorus. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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