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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
Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 1 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
On the choruses, SZA’s voice floats in from the back, sharing manifestations and advice.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025
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
Music directors Jordan Summers and Nick Vincent did a classic song that passes too quickly on record a great service by extending it by a few choruses, giving Valentine a chance to wring the emotion out of it that was only inherent in Zevon’s necessarily simpler delivery.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
During the past decade, Tranter has established himself as one of the music industry’s most reliable hitmakers, thanks to his clever, boisterous lyricism and dramatic, over-the-top choruses and hooks.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
The choruses are big and accessible, the melodies classically beautiful, their themes universal.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 1 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
On the choruses, SZA’s voice floats in from the back, sharing manifestations and advice.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025
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
Music directors Jordan Summers and Nick Vincent did a classic song that passes too quickly on record a great service by extending it by a few choruses, giving Valentine a chance to wring the emotion out of it that was only inherent in Zevon’s necessarily simpler delivery.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
During the past decade, Tranter has established himself as one of the music industry’s most reliable hitmakers, thanks to his clever, boisterous lyricism and dramatic, over-the-top choruses and hooks.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 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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Despite Tamil-specific pop culture references, the film has connected with viewers beyond its immediate cultural context, according to Gowtham, who cites positive responses at Film Bazaar in Goa from Hindi-speaking filmmakers.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Visualization primes the subconscious so bodies react automatically during competition, when fast-moving courses demand instinctive responses.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Remember, when thunder roars, head indoors.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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In an art gallery in Long Beach, a makeshift coffee shop roars in the corner.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
11 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 21 Feb. 2026.
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