Synonyms of refrain

refrain

noun

as in chorus

a part of a song or hymn that is repeated every so often

I didn't know the verses of the song, so I only sang on the refrain

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chorus
• response
• burden
• repeat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of refrain

Bookended by drone shots of the Macedonian countryside and a somber cello refrain by Novogradska, this 86-minute doc is otherwise composed of scoreless interviews with subjects seated in front of black curtains and captured in medium range. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Many commenters were quick to point out that the comments were an example of a common refrain on the internet, where mothers are often punished for making time for themselves. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

Then last week, Meta joined the two companies, claiming that its Spark AI model had accessed the internet and hacked a third-party service — an already intimately familiar refrain. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 12 Aug. 2026

But a common refrain, for Hastings and others, is that developers aren’t adhering to the spirit of the comprehensive plan and could be mischaracterizing their intentions. — Rose Evans august 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing refrain

• refrain (from)