Thesaurus results for ROCKER

rocker

noun

Definition of rocker

as in pop

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Recent Examples of rocker The punk rocker paired his signature platinum-blond spikes with a black-and-purple leather jacket, biker gloves and matching pants. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 Graham was most known for his performance as glam rocker Beef in De Palma’s 1974 rock musical horror Phantom of the Paradise. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026 His family announced at the time that the legendary rocker died surrounded by loved ones. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 Eugene Richard O’Connor, the punk rocker known as Cheetah Chrome and guitarist of the Dead Boys, died Sunday, his bandmates confirmed on Instagram. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 13 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rocker

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Noun

The film is directed by David Ayer, a purveyor of wild action flicks and ballads of masculinity; the screenplay is the debut effort of Cameron Alexander.

— Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Then there’s the entertainment team including a pair of dancers who tackle everything from the tango to bachata, a singer who goes for Alicia Keys-style ballads, a jazzy vocalist, and a piano player.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 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

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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

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A la Karen Carpenter, Paulina sang lead vocals from behind the drum kit, calling on the crowd to clap and sing along to the music.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
After leading the Rain Parade, Roback started Opal with Dream Syndicate bassist Kendra Smith, which became Mazzy Star when Sandoval replaced Smith on vocals.

— Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of vocal

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The new threat assessment joins a chorus of Russia warnings from top European security officials and lawmakers in recent days.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
In the poppy, jingly track, Ahlers sings the chorus with a sparkling falsetto and the verses in a lower chest voice.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of chorus

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Yet no such regulation governs the people in the stands at these matches — with Irish fans typically singing the folk song Fields of Athenry during the haka in response, while England supporters opt for their rugby anthem, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The Philly duo’s tender, faintly medieval-sounding folk song has its hands clasped and its heart on its sleeve.

— Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026

Definition of folk song

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The glee with which the abbey was dismantled reflected centuries of tension between the town authorities and the monks.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
The Astros’ fans seemed to appreciate Perez having fun, and after all these years, no one plays the game with more glee.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of glee

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