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as in swaying
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as in jaunty
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Recent Examples of lilting
Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
The trailer, soundtracked by a lilting piano melody, reveals the basic premise of the film, which focuses on a young boy named Arco from a distant and peaceful future, where humans live in the sky and use rainbow suits to fly through the air.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
This week, Megan Moroney offers up valuable wisdom enveloped in a lilting ballad, while Maddie Lenhart sings of longing for a carefree night of throwing romantic caution to the wind.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
The bending roads and lilting knolls of College Grove, Tennessee, about 45 minutes south of Nashville, are still verdant in the late August heat.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The second violins introduce the second movement with a soft, lilting quality, creating music that’s elegant and musically complex.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
The trailer, soundtracked by a lilting piano melody, reveals the basic premise of the film, which focuses on a young boy named Arco from a distant and peaceful future, where humans live in the sky and use rainbow suits to fly through the air.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
This week, Megan Moroney offers up valuable wisdom enveloped in a lilting ballad, while Maddie Lenhart sings of longing for a carefree night of throwing romantic caution to the wind.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
The bending roads and lilting knolls of College Grove, Tennessee, about 45 minutes south of Nashville, are still verdant in the late August heat.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lilting
Adjective
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As the sun set below blush clouds, the gently swaying crowd matched the R&B singer’s sultry energy.—
Anna Haines,
Vogue,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Clad in three-piece tailoring, pristine shoes and often a jaunty hat, this group comprises the influencers, brand founders, buyers, and journalists that orbit the menswear market.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
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The documentary also features bright colors, funky music and an often jaunty tone.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The minute-long clip, shared on June 10, shows Langley crooning the late '90s ballad while accompanying herself on piano.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The camera pans to Cody crooning while strumming his guitar throughout the video.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Fans of the musical may also recognize some familiar pieces when the production arrives in Denver.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Swanky Kitchen Band, named after our traditional local lemonade, is the keeper of Kitchen Music, which is a musical tradition native to the Cayman Islands.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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One of the Esperanto Naturist Organization’s leaders was a sprightly Frenchman named Thierry Spanjaard.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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The sprightly 273-year-old institution boasts a collection of eight million works and draws more than six million visitors each year.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The governor, Tim Walz, defeated for the Vice Presidency, gets on TV, his voice quavering, saying the right things, speaking the truth, and advising courage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The combination of quavering flutes and solemn, unfamiliar corridors is disquieting.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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After New Year’s our mother dumps it, with all the glossy families and chirpy letters, in the trash.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Also in residence is roommate Susie (Thaddea Graham), a chirpy cosplayer — and coincidentally Jinx’s biggest fan — whose skills will become valuable as Margo, needing cash, sets off into the world of OnlyFans.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Rock Harbor to Daisy Farm Campground This trail almost entirely follows the coast for 7 miles, with a soundtrack of lapping waves, trilling loons, and the occasional outboard motor.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
7 June 2026
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In a now-viral clip, Carpenter overheard someone from the crowd trilling during her set for Weekend 1 and asked if the audience member was yodeling.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Lilting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lilting. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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