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Definition of croonnext
as in to sing
to produce low, soft musical tones with the voice croon a lullaby a singer crooning onstage

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Recent Examples of croon
Verb
Everything from the stunning lighting design (courtesy of Justin Townsend) to Groff's crooning vocals emulates a '50s night club. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025 Its 105 decibels of sound were plenty loud enough to carry over rapids without distortion and did crooning bluegrass singers and DJ’s justice alike thanks to its DSP tuning capabilities. Joe Jackson, Outside, 20 Nov. 2025
Noun
While the entire band was a powerhouse, as lead singer Malo brought not only strong, soulful vocals that could veer between a Roy Orbison-esque baritone croon and country twang, but a genial humor that often manifested itself during the group’s concerts. Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for croon
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Verb
  • How many of you sing when no one’s around?
    Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
  • The song has experienced a resurgence thanks to the TikTok challenge, where two people stand back to back, with one person lip-synching the 4 Non Blondes song while the other sings Minaj's rap from her 2012 track.
    Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The evening was made even more memorable by an incredible performance from singer-songwriter Kent Jamz, whose smooth, vibey serenade kept us buzzing all night long.
    Mecca Pryor, Essence, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Right before undergoing surgery, Tina Knowles got a live serenade from her two favorite singers: Beyoncé and Solange.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The track begins with Winter’s distinct vocals warbling and wobbling over a tender percussion groove.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2025
  • The famous John Williams fanfare that blasted Star Wars onto our screens had appreciably less impact than even a standard screen would now offer, let alone IMAX and Dolby Cinema premium offerings while at some parts of the film, the sound warbled a little, before returning to normal.
    Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Noun
  • The lullaby your grandmother hummed while shelling white beans into her apron, her voice low enough not to wake the war.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Celebrities and fans in the comments seemed to approve of Scherzinger's move to making lullabies.
    Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the penalty kill is also humming at a rate unseen in Denver for a long time.
    Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Their offense is humming (averaging nearly 36 points per game), the offensive line continues to perform at a high level, allowing very few sacks, and the defense has been feeding off momentum with key plays in recent outings.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • In the fall, the workers trade in their pruning shears for knives sharp enough to skin a deer in minutes.
    Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Nov. 2025
  • Today there’s a rich universe of supplemental Pynchon material ranging from prose only an English PhD could unpack, to sharp analysis that makes the experience of reading Pynchon communal and fun.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Its bright ombré glaze, which is chip and stain resistant, adds a pop of color to any area.
    Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Choose slightly oversized sunnies, a dainty sweater to drape over your shoulders, a larger-than-life handbag, and shoes that add a pop of color.
    Lindy Segal, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In the ballad, the hero is betrayed by his cousin, who bleeds him too severely while administering a blood-letting cure.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The music video for the ballad, included on the deluxe edition of Cyrus's Something Beautiful, depicts Cyrus in a sculptural Iris van Herpen look that screams avant-garde.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026

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“Croon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/croon. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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