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Recent Examples of tunes
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The 56-year-old politician presents himself as an amiable northern everyman who prefers T-shirts to a suit and tie and spends spare time playing soccer or spinning 1990s tunes during DJ battles.
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
In Dallas, bands struck up tunes to try to cheer the glum listeners on their way home.
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Ten films and four Toy Story sequels later, his joyful tunes have left an unshakable legacy at Disney.
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Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Schmaltzy country-pop tunes about smiling at joggers and hanging with your friends’ kids and reveling in domestic comforts?
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Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
In San Jose Stage’s production of the 2002 musical, the iconic tunes that launched the legend of one of rock music’s greatest voices, Freddie Mercury, are presented with effective reverence.
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David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Each year, the Waukegan Band has a different theme, and for its 90th season, Music Director Mark Taylor chose tunes representing different holidays like New Year’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Seasons Greetings, and more.
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Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Sean Douglas, a songwriter who has worked on tunes for Lizzo, Demi Lovato and others, is an old friend.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Noun
According to the music magazine, only half a dozen tunes have entered the Radio Songs chart within its uppermost region.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The 56-year-old politician presents himself as an amiable northern everyman who prefers T-shirts to a suit and tie and spends spare time playing soccer or spinning 1990s tunes during DJ battles.
—
ABC News,
19 June 2026
In Dallas, bands struck up tunes to try to cheer the glum listeners on their way home.
—
Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Ten films and four Toy Story sequels later, his joyful tunes have left an unshakable legacy at Disney.
—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Schmaltzy country-pop tunes about smiling at joggers and hanging with your friends’ kids and reveling in domestic comforts?
—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
In San Jose Stage’s production of the 2002 musical, the iconic tunes that launched the legend of one of rock music’s greatest voices, Freddie Mercury, are presented with effective reverence.
—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Each year, the Waukegan Band has a different theme, and for its 90th season, Music Director Mark Taylor chose tunes representing different holidays like New Year’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Seasons Greetings, and more.
—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Sean Douglas, a songwriter who has worked on tunes for Lizzo, Demi Lovato and others, is an old friend.
—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tunes
Noun
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The rhythm section is downright molten, an understated, earthy sway beneath Davis’ soaring melodies.
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Vocals have an offhand nonchalance instead of hogging the spotlight, melodies sneak up on you rather than announce themselves, and the guitars avoid crunchy riffs and overdriven twang in favor of tart rambling and clean supporting chords.
Verb
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Bob Iger is beginning a fresh phase after recently handing the Disney keys over to new CEO Josh D’Amaro, and this era includes some new awards.
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WhatsApp, Signal, and Apple iMessages all offer E2EE, which places the encryption keys for the messages only on the sender and recipient devices.
Noun
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But at his Wednesday night tour opener in the Twin Cities, the 77-year-old abruptly let the stage after just a few songs.
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Shouldn’t all of our desserts be able to play Kenny Loggins songs at this point?
Verb
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Year-round programming adapts to the seasons, with both kids' and teen programs ensuring young travelers are entertained while adults relax with activities, spa treatments, or quiet meals.
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This season adapts Anne Rice’s novel of the same name, which is told from the perspective of Lestat, played by Reid, and transforms him into a touring musician.
Verb
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Lawmakers have also pressured government agencies, particularly the Department of Defense, which coordinates medical care through the Defense Health Agency, to treat the victims more expeditiously and spend the money allocated by Congress for such efforts.
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The group coordinates with the funeral director and whoever is leading the funeral service.
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“Tunes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tunes. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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