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as in choirs
an organized group of singers
the annual Christmas program presented by the church's chorus
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Recent Examples of choruses
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Strikes launched from flight clustered near loud choruses, while nearly all attacks from perches occurred in silence.
—Leonie Baier, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
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
For all of the song’s swings at zeitgeisty sloganeering and earnest eulogizing and singalong choruses, the line that hits the hardest is a passing thought in one of the verses.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 25 Feb. 2026
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
Three days later, a dozen people picketed outside a cafe on Carmela Grove in Colorado Springs, chanting in call-and-response choruses.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 23 Nov. 2025
The acoustics in the beautiful sanctuary are extraordinary and vibrant thus expanding the close harmony and magic the two choruses create.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2025
Sometimes, honest to God, there are seven different versions of certain verses, different choruses, everything.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
But, unlike James Murphy, Styles would never wait three minutes to drop drums for just two full choruses.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Strikes launched from flight clustered near loud choruses, while nearly all attacks from perches occurred in silence.
—Leonie Baier, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
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
For all of the song’s swings at zeitgeisty sloganeering and earnest eulogizing and singalong choruses, the line that hits the hardest is a passing thought in one of the verses.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 25 Feb. 2026
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
Three days later, a dozen people picketed outside a cafe on Carmela Grove in Colorado Springs, chanting in call-and-response choruses.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 23 Nov. 2025
The acoustics in the beautiful sanctuary are extraordinary and vibrant thus expanding the close harmony and magic the two choruses create.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2025
Sometimes, honest to God, there are seven different versions of certain verses, different choruses, everything.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choruses
Noun
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According to Nakamura, in the invitational’s grand finale all of the choirs in competition come together.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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What Trump is saying Trump likes to repeat two basic refrains about his economic policy.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
12 Dec. 2025
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Economists expect the Fed to deliver a kind of hawkish cut, a move that acknowledges the weakness in hiring but refrains from promising a sustained cutting cycle.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The strategy is to take Laporte’s original vision and extrude from that what is contemporary and chimes with today’s younger generations.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The imagery of the song chimes with some of Bowie’s deepest spiritual preoccupations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Company responses so far also appear supportive.—
Erica Yokoyama,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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Human studies cited in that review found that meals rich in olive oil produced higher post-meal GLP-1 responses than butter-rich meals, suggesting unsaturated fats, such as olive oil, may stimulate the hormone more effectively than saturated fats.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Vanessa Orozco is a vocal powerhouse as Reina, who belts out ballad after ballad and credibly portrays her character’s desperation and determination.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington roars into the city’s Entertainment District starting with practice sessions Friday before culminating with the NTT IndyCar Series race Sunday.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Big Tech roars back Megacap tech stocks are making their comeback, finally.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As the crowd chants largely out of sight, heavy automatic gunfire can be heard for 15 uninterrupted seconds.—
Marin Scott,
NBC news,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Barmy Army chants restart as the England players partly walk over to applaud them.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
21 Dec. 2025
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“Choruses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choruses. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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