VOCAL Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈvō-kəl

Definition of vocal

as in voiced

expressed or communicated by voice our cat is given to making strange vocal noises in the dead of night

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vocal

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noun

as in ballad

a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment a recording artist who arranges his own vocals

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Recent Examples of vocal

Adjective

According to the Arkansas Department of Education’s licensure website, Moore is licensed to teach instrumental music and vocal music in the state. — Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 24 July 2026 Brown’s co-defendant, his vocal coach Omololu Akinlolu, a rapper who performs under the name Hoody Baby, was also reported to have pleaded guilty to affray. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 July 2026

Noun

On tour, Lambert takes over for the late Freddie Mercury on vocals and is joined by original members Brian May and Roger Taylor. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 Background vocals are left intact, with these lyrics animated independently and in a smaller font under the main vocal lyrics. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for vocal

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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

Noun

Those digital Mellotrons balanced against Wilson’s dry 2000s alt-rock production cast Åkerfeldt’s ballads into a searching, uncanny drift at the outskirts of the metal landscape.

— Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026
While the non-prerecorded vocals were appreciated, his ballad felt oddly shoehorned into what was otherwise a vigorous, energetic halftime.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 19 July 2026

Definition of ballad

Noun

The concert marked Phish’s 92nd performance at the famed arena, and the quartet celebrated by performing a setlist made up entirely of songs from its 1992 repertoire.

— Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 23 July 2026
In Japan, fans come up with a song for each player and sing it happily and relentlessly.

— Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Definition of song

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

Noun

But Smith’s energy goes toward perfecting the Damon Albarn impression in its silly hook rather than galvanizing the otherwise lackluster depictions of friendship in his lyrics.

— Victoria Borlando, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026
The musical, which won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical in 2025, features a book by Jethro Compton, music by Darren Clark, and lyrics by Clark and Compton.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 24 July 2026

Definition of lyric

Adjective

The same may be true for oral thrush, a yeast infection caused by Candida, because that fungus can also linger on oral surfaces and toothbrush bristles for longer periods of time.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 20 July 2026
Scott previously collaborated with Nolan on music for Tenet (2020), and Nolan has cited the link between oral storytelling and modern rap as the inspiration for the casting.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of oral

Noun

Faithful gather to sing hymns and sip Bloody Marys, and a revolving cast of chaplains, including one who once served at the University of Texas chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, lead services.

— Pam LeBlanc, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
One of six children, Tyler grew up idolizing Tina Turner and Janis Joplin and singing hymns in the Anglican church her parents attended.

— Adela Suliman, NBC news, 9 July 2026

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