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rocker

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as in pop

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Recent Examples of rocker The singer channeled her inner rocker at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards in a black leather strapless minidress with gold hardware designed by Moschino. — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 31 July 2026 John Mellencamp's rebellious spirit drives him Along with his status as blue-collar rocker, Mellencamp is also a respected artist. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 30 July 2026 From his early days as a Rolling Stone to his wildly fascinating love life and eight children, the rocker, who turned 83 on July 26, 2026, has a legacy that will live on for generations to come. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026 And what remains is all blacked out, except for the lower rocker covers and pushrod tubes – from the fork covers, the controls, the handlebar, the turn signals, the headlight bucket, the engine, exhaust, and even the rear fender struts. — New Atlas, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rocker

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Their videos work as a modern take on the narcocorridos – ballads about the trafficking underworld that drug kingpins used to praise themselves and communicate with each other, said security expert Alexei Chévez.

— Rey Rodríguez, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Much of Tulu literature and folklore has been preserved through oral tradition, especially epic ballads called paddanas.

— Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of ballad

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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
The book will also be accompanied by a forthcoming lullaby written and performed by Mercer, extending the story beyond the page, while the audiobook edition will be narrated by the musician himself.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 15 July 2026

Definition of lullaby

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Anything that stretches from a solo bookkeeper to a 499-person manufacturer is a bucket rather than a customer.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The Marvel-Sony sequel, Holland’s fourth solo Spider-Man movie, now holds the record for the biggest opening weekend for a theatrical film ever.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of solo

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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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The instruments and rhythms dance with Lenae’s sinuous vocals, nudging her into odd pockets, uplifting her notes.

— Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 7 Aug. 2026
Her special new brand of perreo melancolía features guest vocals by Drake (who sings in Spanish), Bruno Mars, Greg Gonzalez (of Cigarettes After Sex), as well as Spanish stars Judeline and Rusowsky.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

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There were more protests and counterprotests regarding transgender athletes around the United Center on Saturday, and Cunningham checked into the game to a mixed chorus of cheers and boos in the first quarter.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Bass joined the chorus of activists and local officials calling for the LAPD to end its relationship with the company outright.

— Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of chorus

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Scotland changed its anthem to ‘Flower Of Scotland’ — a folk song written in the 1960s, and whose lyrics take occasional aim at its neighbour and old enemy to the south — across their sports teams in the 1990s.

— George Edwards, New York Times, 31 July 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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Republicans are rubbing their hands in glee at the neocommunist advance in their opposing party.

— Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
To the director’s glee, modern audiences may be more uncomfortable with Erika and Elliot’s lopsided power dynamic than the sight of sweet-faced Hoffman in a pig mask and panties.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

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