rocker

noun

Definition of rockernext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocker
  1. ballad
  2. lullaby
  3. solo
  4. croon
  5. vocal
  6. chorus
  7. folk song
  8. glee
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
  • Bridgers voices Astrid’s sister, while Eilish lends her vocals to Astrid’s close friend.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The solid bass response combined with the wide soundstage made for an excellent listening experience, with Callahan's deep baritone vocal coming through very well, along with crisp high-end percussion.
    — Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of vocal
Noun
  • The deep sub-bass line introduced in the first chorus is too low for the buds to reproduce with much volume.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Tones jumps in with the chorus in view, and everything comes together like clockwork.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of chorus
Noun
  • This could include transforming a folk song into a dance track or making one artist appear to cover another artist’s music.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Bass went on to quietly copyright the unpublished folk song himself.
    — Jason Miller, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of folk song
Noun
  • The universal glee of getting tacos (Silvia Razgova) Picture the moment when a taquero hands you a warm paper plate heaping with warm tortillas and meats on a street in Los Angeles.
    — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • These songs are very evidently arranged, with ticklish, left-field grooves and tight pockets—never too tight for the persistent, puckish charm, the elbow-nudging glee.
    — Samuel Hyland, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of glee

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“Rocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocker. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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