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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
Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
Her pin-drop verses drew the crowd forward (one table up front must might as well have been the Official Emily King Fan Club; these people were ecstatic), and by the end, ringing choruses filled the room without ever getting harsh.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
One began with a major-seventh chord – used frequently in ‘70s pop songs – and Fleenor gave it an arching, nine-note melody in the intro and at the end of the prospective choruses.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2025
But even as her star has risen, her diaristic songwriting and infectious choruses have remained constant.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 11 Aug. 2025
This is the origin story, so nobody is on the verses at all, just on the choruses.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
See the full setlist here The music does a lot of the legwork, stadium-ready with massive, no-frills choruses begging to be sung back to him by hoards of devotees.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
Her pin-drop verses drew the crowd forward (one table up front must might as well have been the Official Emily King Fan Club; these people were ecstatic), and by the end, ringing choruses filled the room without ever getting harsh.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
One began with a major-seventh chord – used frequently in ‘70s pop songs – and Fleenor gave it an arching, nine-note melody in the intro and at the end of the prospective choruses.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2025
But even as her star has risen, her diaristic songwriting and infectious choruses have remained constant.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 11 Aug. 2025
This is the origin story, so nobody is on the verses at all, just on the choruses.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choruses
Noun
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The sacred inheritance passed down from grandmothers who laughed even when there was little to laugh about, from church choirs that sang through sorrow, from front porches where stories and sweet tea flowed in equal measure.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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Wales, meanwhile, sings in slate and soul—its valleys dotted with woolly sheep and echoed by the lilting notes of male voice choirs drifting from chapel doors.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Jolie’s performance, which chimes with her experience as a filmmaker and her personal health struggles, is particularly moving.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Its lyrics about a woman in love with a man who treats her badly, chimes with Gloria’s character, says Jones.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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During the trial, after Cardi took the stand to deliver her testimony, several of her impassioned exchanges with the plaintiff's lawyer, Ron Rosen Janfaza, went viral due to her unfiltered, expletive-laced responses and animated expressions, including eye rolls and shrugs.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Essentially, soft and joyful music may reduce this effect by easing emotional tension, redirecting attention and calming physiological responses triggered by motion sickness.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The movie roars to life but seemingly forgets to breathe.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Aug. 2025
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Still, no matter how loud the new guard roars, gospel royalty commands the room.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The entire group chants the name of the triumphant Elio and Clone Elio accepts the applause.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Choruses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choruses. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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