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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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
Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
The source said that neither US nor Venezuelan officials discussed Machado as part of a post-Maduro transition plan, despite her vocal support for US intervention in Venezuela and her strident criticism of the Maduro government.
—Michelle Velez, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Two minutes later, the guitars have their own moment, jamming for more than a minute with Lewis’ vocals coming in only at the end.
—Tina Eves, SPIN, 4 May 2026
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Adjective
Showbiz veteran Sal Da Vinci is the son of Neapolitan vocal legend Mario, has performed for the pope, and even co-hosts a Food Network show titled Pazzi di Pizza.
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
The source said that neither US nor Venezuelan officials discussed Machado as part of a post-Maduro transition plan, despite her vocal support for US intervention in Venezuela and her strident criticism of the Maduro government.
—Michelle Velez, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Noun
The band – the effervescent Stefani, bassist Tony Kanal, drummer Adrian Young, guitarist Tom Dumont and two prodigiously talented utility players on horns, keyboards and backing vocals – landed at the technological unicorn of a venue May 6 for the first of an 18-show residency.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Two minutes later, the guitars have their own moment, jamming for more than a minute with Lewis’ vocals coming in only at the end.
—Tina Eves, SPIN, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocal
Adjective
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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
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Several cast members returned, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Devin Archer richly interprets Emile’s romantic ballads, French accent and all, while Cindy Chang brings some honest dignity to Bloody Mary and Anthony Maggio’s Cabel goes far beyond the standard-issue tenor.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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From Croatian folk and Czech power ballads to Serbian prog-metal and Swedish techno, here’s a look at the runners and riders from worst to best.—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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For spoken replies, the builder used Piper, which creates the sharp, rhythmic voice style Rocky has in the novel.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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The patients’ hippocampal neurons encoded specific semantic and grammatical features of spoken words.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
6 May 2026
Noun
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That song was actually composed by someone from Street Mob from Ensenada.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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No telling how many pianos David England had sold in 52 years, or how many songs had been played on those pianos, or whether any of those chords still resonated in a listener’s mind or heart.—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Grant attempted to leave the building, uttered threats and made physical contact with two officers, police said.—
Dennis Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The guitar riff is such a delicious slice of early '80s pop-rock mastery, the lyrics are a hilarious double-entendre minefield, and the chorus is more infectious than influenza.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Rabin’s lyrics had been standard unrequited-love fare; Anderson rewrote them about a deeper spiritual loneliness and the drive to overcome it, and delivered them in his usual manner, the lightness of his tone somehow amplifying the thundering force of his conviction.—
Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Most topical and oral flea and tick medications are used monthly for year-round protection.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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The Monday oral arguments seemed likely to lead to a decision in the coming weeks more in line with the 2nd Circuit and 11th Circuit rulings than the rulings from the 5th Circuit and 8th Circuit.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The inspiring and idiosyncratic debut from a 53-year-old priest in Greece pinballs between drone metal and techno Christmas carols, field recordings and hymns.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
14 May 2026
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The hymns are sung in High German, even though almost no one speaks it anymore.—
Maria Giesbrecht,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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“Vocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocal. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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