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choruses
Noun
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.
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Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
His singles are custom-made for arenas, with massive, cheery choruses reminiscent of peak ’80s MTV.
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