tremulant

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tremulant
Adjective
  • What's Wrong with RFK Jr.'s Voice? Kennedy's voice has been a defining feature of his public appearances for more than a decade, characterized by a strained, hoarse, and tremulous quality.
    Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
  • No bells and whistles here: just a man, a guitar, and a tremulous voice perfect for love songs.
    E.R. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 6 May 2025
Adjective
  • Putin played the timid souls of these make-America-weak policymakers like a violin.
    Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
  • Although timid at first, Sarah has now let her personality shine.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • The great danger of that moment was that a political backlash — abetted by a furious media and timorous politicians — would lead to a restoration of the policy of Roe.
    The Editors, National Review, 24 June 2025
  • Hundreds of timorous Timothée Chalamet lookalikes congregated in Washington Square Park.
    Raven Smith, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Audience noises at the NRG Stadium in Houston went from frightened gasps to applause as the descent was completed.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 June 2025
  • Things were hectic in the mall, Stain, 45, said, with lots of frightened people running to the exits.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2025
Adjective
  • The premise is that America is caught in a bind between a political left that’s too afraid of growth and a political right that hates government investment and involvement.
    Scott Peters, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
  • Don't be afraid to talk about your fears with family members, friends, a counselor or others who can offer emotional support.
    Sam Woodward, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • Just like Netanyahu manufactured this war to destroy diplomacy, the world should be highly alarmed about increasing attempts by the failing Israeli regime to get others to bail it out and to expand the flames to the region and beyond.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
  • And when the internet bloomed, people grew alarmed that easy access to information would erode our capacity for concentration and contemplation.
    Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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“Tremulant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tremulant. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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