Thesaurus results for ROCKER

rocker

noun

Definition of rocker

as in pop

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Recent Examples of rocker For the closing set, according to a photo posted on X and various videos, the legendary rocker was lifted onto the stage while seated on a black throne adorned with skulls and topped with a black bat. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 With Cooper off the booze years ago and Lennon, Moon and Nilsson no longer with us, the latest version of the Vampires came together in 2012 by the OG shock rocker, Perry and Depp. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026 According to The Pitt Report, Pitt’s book about Bowie, the young rocker moved into his flat during the summer of 1967 because his parents’ home had become too crowded. — Eleni N. Gage, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026 While out and about recently with his wife, Penny Lancaster, the rocker — who in August canceled the remaining dates on his North American tour after undergoing a heart procedure — gave The Daily Mail an update. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rocker

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Noun

The bouncy salsa tunes — as well as the melodic ballads — are still playing in my internal playlist.

— George Diaz, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
An old-soul, Jiménez’s music is rooted in Latin ballads backed by real-life and personal storytelling.

— Natalia Cano, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of ballad

Noun

Gotta be honest, this instrumental version from one of those cover compilations of rock songs done lullaby-style for hipster parents is kind of great.

— Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
Reilly, who composed the song wholesale, seems content to swap his Satie-esque irresolution for something straightforwardly plaintive, like a lullaby.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026

Definition of lullaby

Noun

Even the smallest one is delightfully cozy, with a double bed and windows looking onto the street, perfect for a couple or solo traveler.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Wang, who rose to fame as a member of K-pop boy group GOT7, has led an increasingly successful solo career since his debut solo album Mirrors in 2019.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of solo

Noun

Blake serves as the Siren of the song, his distinct croon over minimal beat between Scott’s verses.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
For 20 years, Joey Ramone’s hiccupping croon and Johnny Ramone’s relentless power chords kept on and on for 14 albums and more than 2,000 shows.

— Al Shipley, SPIN, 4 May 2026

Definition of croon

Noun

First released in 1973, the reimagined holiday classic now features the Irish country-pop star on vocals alongside John.

— Thomas Smith, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
Motorola claims that the Signature 27’s sound system delivers deep bass, clear vocals, and high fidelity across music, movies, and games.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of vocal

Noun

The speaker was capable of producing some pretty deep bass and hit all the bass notes that play throughout much of the verse and chorus, except for the very lowest note.

— Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
Shimmy helms chorus duties before passing the baton to Future, who shades a woman he’s done with.

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of chorus

Noun

Pod Save America Was Cautiously Optimistic One of the sadder sidenotes of this blue wave was that The Late Show With Stephen Colbert had already bowed before Colbert could do a live show that was 87 percent cackling with glee.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
Homerism was rampant on election night, and some talkers could hardly contain their glee.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of glee

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