sonant

adjective

Definition of sonantnext
as in vocal

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sonant
  1. vocal
  2. pronounced
  3. articulated
  4. enunciated
  5. voiced
  6. uttered
Adjective
  • Over the long course of hominin evolution, the human vocal tract underwent a significant reorganization.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Damian has been less vocal – processing everything that happened to his family in a different way.
    — Osmary Hernández, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of vocal
Adjective
  • While this natural decrease is not unique to Florida, its social, economic and demographic impacts may be more pronounced if the state is no longer a migrant magnet.
    — Matt Brooks, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • For more interactive tasks or those involving data streaming rather than big-batch uploads or downloads, the problem becomes more pronounced.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
Definition of pronounced
Adjective
  • Underfoot, a cushion midsole works alongside an articulated forefoot Air Zoom Turbo unit to deliver responsive cushioning, close-to-the-ground court feel.
    — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Moving components separated cleanly, while articulated sections operated freely without requiring additional post-processing.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026
Definition of articulated
Adjective
  • Lightfoot’s vocals were added later, as his crisply enunciated singing, vivid lyrics and Irish-style folk melody sold the storytelling.
    — Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Definition of enunciated
Adjective
  • Sanders, who co-directed the original movie and voiced Stitch, reprised his voice-over role in the 2025 update.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 23 July 2025
  • Several cast members returned, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.
    — Jordana Comiter, People.com, 24 May 2025
Definition of voiced
Adjective
  • For all their speed-to-market and trend obsessions, fashion companies struggle to update the systems and materials that go into their products, meaning churn reigns and improvements are consigned to that oft-uttered utopian destination known as ‘when there’s time’.
    — Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • Each line encourages a body to shift when uttered or even when read silently to oneself.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Definition of uttered
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“Sonant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sonant. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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