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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
Breaking Benjamin As pounding as any heavy metal band, this Pennsylvania group hammers its way to surprisingly melodic choruses. — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026 Both actors are supported by an excellent ensemble cast, including a witty Wesley Whitson playing a Habsburg Emperor Joseph the II, and a part of the clever chorus of actors who spill the tea on the gossip of Vienna. — Doni Wilson, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 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
  • At one point in the official music video, Rock appears to be bathed in a holy light and raptured up to heaven, only to be deposited back on stage in his Tupac T-shirt fronting a rock band featuring a gospel choir.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Led by conductor Simon Holland, the combined orchestra and choir perform a set of 19 pieces, including some of the most famous musical selections of all time.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of choir
Noun
  • Yet the structural refrain that underpins this wonder of a book always returns to love.
    — Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The nation's constant refrain — stay out of our internal affairs — reflects its history of trying to secure the edges of the country that are distant from Beijing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of refrain
Verb
  • 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
  • The boutique’s interiors will chime with other Jessica McCormack stores, which have been designed like private townhouses, filled with art, antiques, and decorated with bespoke paints and wallpapers to conjure an intimate, residential feel.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of chime
Noun
  • In the early 2000s, the city authorities stopped the culling of baboon troops in response to public pressure, but that has since swollen the population by a third – to around 500.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Yet the reforms are a necessary response to Biden-era efforts to undermine the marketplace by limiting options for American consumers.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of response
Verb
  • The hometown crowd roared as Clark emerged alongside Wallen, but the appearance immediately dragged her back into the cultural and racial debates that had followed her since entering the WNBA.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Software stocks roared back from their artificial intelligence-driven sell off, while chip names cooled after a massive first-half run.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of roar
Verb
  • For presence and volume, though, Emma is soon eclipsed by the President of the United States (John Goodman), a bellowing buffoon in a Trump-red tie.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
  • This produced memorable moments like the GameStop short squeeze, and gave rise to investing celebrities like Roaring Kitty, who bellowed into his laptop microphone while sharing his portfolio on YouTube.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of bellow
Verb
  • Soon, the police were there in force, but the dedication of the outraged, chanting crowd demanding the men’s release ensured this would be no ordinary standoff.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Students were recorded chanting against the morality police and political repression.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of chant

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“Chorus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chorus. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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