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Recent Examples of rocker
The nonprofit community restaurant, a charitable effort created by rocker Jon Bon Jovi and his wife, serves those in need.
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Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
This rocking chair is equal parts dramatic and functional, featuring a stacked cylinder back, rocker frame and arm rests in a black glossy finish.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The alternative rocker included a close-up photo of her infected leg, which was covered in red splotches.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
For a set that feels like a true lounging experience, this swivel glider rocker set is an easy yes.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
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Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
This rocking chair is equal parts dramatic and functional, featuring a stacked cylinder back, rocker frame and arm rests in a black glossy finish.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The alternative rocker included a close-up photo of her infected leg, which was covered in red splotches.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
For a set that feels like a true lounging experience, this swivel glider rocker set is an easy yes.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocker
Noun
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Not that the album can really be divided into ballads and rockers.—
Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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Nathan Morris, Wanyá Morris, and Shawn Stockman joined on stage and got the massive crowd swaying to the ballad.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And finally, along comes Katniss, who in the middle of the 74th Hunger Games sings a dying Rue the lullaby that Lucy Gray sang on their picnic years ago, winning over the audience with her help.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Recently, Rockabye Baby, the world’s leading lullaby music brand, reimagined the project as a kid-friendly version.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Jazz Chisholm also appears to have woken up as the infielder joined the homer party with a solo shot in the fourth inning.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Talley Ross worked as a solo artist, recording a solo contemporary Christian music album in 1978 in addition to several singles.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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While the entire band was a powerhouse, as lead singer Malo brought not only strong, soulful vocals that could veer between a Roy Orbison-esque baritone croon and country twang, but a genial humor that often manifested itself during the group’s concerts.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
9 Dec. 2025
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When kuru’s vocals get more monotone, Backstage hologram ornaments the toplines with gorgeous digital keyboard parts that reference the crusty, low-res soundtracks of Nintendo DS-era RPGs like Pokemon Diamond & Pearl.—
Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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There are soaring layers of harmony vocals, a glistening 12-string-guitar part, driving drum fills that speed the song forward.—
Jack Hamilton,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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More ordinary Russians are starting to speak out, in a rare chorus of dissent.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Even its final bars of Gregorian chanting, one of many bells and whistles stuffed between the mawkish choruses, can’t lift this track out of the morass.—
Linnie Greene,
Pitchfork,
29 Apr. 2026
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Sonically, the track (produced and composed by Gavilan) is a melancholic grassroots folk song accompanied by weeping guitar riffs and a heart-pounding cajón.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
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The album is named after a Korean folk song.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2026
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But there’s no schadenfreude watching her squeeze into a middle seat, no glee in her comeuppance.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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There is always glee in Washington in advance of royal visits.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Rocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocker. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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