as in chants
a vocal or instrumental performance that is given outdoors at night for a lover
wooed his lady with a serenade
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Verb
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Tonatiuh croons a few ballads, though Lopez skillfully takes on most of the heavy musical work.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
8 Oct. 2025 -
Mark croons and strums campfire acoustic.—
Jonathan Terrell,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But locals embrace the town’s remoteness, enjoying the alpine trails that begin right off Main Street, the legendary ski terrain, and a downtown that hums with old mining town charm.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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For example, from the front porch of a nearby house, wind turbines don't typically sound louder than a household refrigerator, which hums at around 55 dBA.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And your vocals on this are incredible too.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
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The track is filled with operatic vocals, a thundering choir, and a rich, swelling orchestra backing her — plus, there are cameos from Björk and Yves Tumor as well.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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The chestnut color harmonizes perfectly with her skin tone, as well as her makeup in rosy berry tones on both lips and cheeks.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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When Venus in Libra harmonizes with Pluto in Aquarius, expect everything from magnetic attractions to sudden revelations in love or friendship, as power dynamics are brought to the forefront.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Hansen Yang – hounded by over a dozen Chinese media members there to chronicle his every move – launched jumpers while Mandarin pop songs blared through the arena.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
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Instead of the traditional alternation of sung-text recitative and arias (songs), verismo operas are more seamless in how songs are interwoven with the story.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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However, this is not the first time Urban has altered lyrics on stage for his duet partner.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Someone keeps calling her on the landline and leaving voice messages and texting her mobile phone—bits of song lyrics, compliments, and emoticons.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Festivities begin Friday night at the temple with hymns followed by fireworks.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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History and messages were shared through field hymns and songs.—
Taylor Cassidy,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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Many hundreds of people also lined the blocks of Rancho Bernardo Road, while hundreds more crowded the intersection of Mira Mesa Boulevard and Westview Parkway, cheering and drawing choruses of car honks.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Oct. 2025
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During the past decade, Tranter has established himself as one of the music industry’s most reliable hitmakers, thanks to his clever, boisterous lyricism and dramatic, over-the-top choruses and hooks.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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