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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serenading
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Keepin' Country Cool (April 22) Much like Kahan is letting fans into his behind-the-scenes life earlier in the month, on April 22 musician Lainey Wilson is leading a documentary about her brand of country crooning.—
Madeleine Janz,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026 -
Over the radio, Bing Crosby is crooning, Bob Hope is joking, and news of the war — against Hitler, against Japan — keeps sizzling and crackling across the dial.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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When Guevara Olivas finished her orientation speech last week on the 15th floor, the room was packed and humming with conversation in multiple languages.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The yoga platform looking out over the Himalayan range through lofty pines gives a fresh resonance to the concept of a mountain pose asana and to bhramari, honey-bee breathing exercises taken with the actual insect community humming vibrantly around the ears.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In a now-viral clip, Carpenter overheard someone from the crowd trilling during her set for Weekend 1 and asked if the audience member was yodeling.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
11 Apr. 2026
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Sounds of loud trilling shouts after silent hunts, and singing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The governor, Tim Walz, defeated for the Vice Presidency, gets on TV, his voice quavering, saying the right things, speaking the truth, and advising courage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The combination of quavering flutes and solemn, unfamiliar corridors is disquieting.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
10 Dec. 2025
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The Taurus moon harmonizing with Jupiter brings opportunity and expansion.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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While some critics have called the headline set lazy and basically a giant advertisement for YouTube (who sponsors the festival livestream), there was something undeniably heartwarming about Bieber harmonizing with his younger self, in a full-circle moment.—
Daniela Tijerina,
Vanity Fair,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Serenading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serenading. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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