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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
Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 16 Jan. 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
Channelling the ’80s via Kate Bush and Cyndi Lauper, Hollingworth revels in rollicking choruses fit for shoulder pads.
—Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 16 Jan. 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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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
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These events will spotlight traditional musical practices, from Appalachian ballads to gospel choirs, and will feature key composers, musicians, and producers from North Carolina.—
Virginia Brown,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Dec. 2025
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 imagery of the song chimes with some of Bowie’s deepest spiritual preoccupations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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The latest research from the American Action Forum chimes with concerns across both the public and private sectors.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Since that time, Pratt has dedicated himself to railing against Bass, the Los Angeles City Council, and California Governor Gavin Newsom for their responses to the fires.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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The supportive responses stood out more.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the meantime, the day of reckoning for Social Security and Medicare looms just seven years out, and the national debt roars toward an astounding $39 trillion.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
17 Jan. 2026
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Like a puck zipping into a net at warp speed as the home crowd roars, Heated Rivalry has quickly and fiercely become one of the biggest surprise hits in recent memory.—
Jessica Derschowitz,
Time,
9 Jan. 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 1 Feb. 2026.
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