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
Daniel Dylan Wray, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2025
But Hudson, who shows vocal chops and a Wisconsin accent in the film, told USA TODAY that Diamond called the filmmakers on FaceTime before the premiere started.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2025
Her success as a behind-the-scenes artist garnered the attention of the KPop Demon Hunters producers, who, after listening to her demos, asked her to not only write for the movie but provide the vocals for its star.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The combination of these factors does not paint a picture of a band at its peak, both creatively and in terms of interpersonal dynamics (O’Brien has also been publicly vocal about his support for a free Palestine).
—Daniel Dylan Wray, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2025
But Hudson, who shows vocal chops and a Wisconsin accent in the film, told USA TODAY that Diamond called the filmmakers on FaceTime before the premiere started.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
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His Diamond vocals are flawless.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2025
Her success as a behind-the-scenes artist garnered the attention of the KPop Demon Hunters producers, who, after listening to her demos, asked her to not only write for the movie but provide the vocals for its star.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
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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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The competition format, and thematic focus of each episode, meant that early shows were often organized around musical categories (ballads, duets, love songs) or occasionally around the catalog of individual artists (Lady Gaga, Britney Spears).—
Alan Light,
Rolling Stone,
29 Oct. 2025
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The romantic ballad tells the story of two people who meet by chance and instantly feel a connection that changes their lives.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Swayer is a spoken word poet and this is clear in her verse that is melodic on the page.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Sounds like the opening of Edward's spoken-word poetry set.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Seconds later, Siwa was back to performing a song about her haters, wearing a homemade jersey bedazzled with her own name.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The song combines love at first sight, drugs, and death.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On the way out, as a staffer closed down the merch stand and the lobby bars’ slushy machines quietly hummed, Donegan brought up the lyric about caviar dreams.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Arriaga’s version simultaneously pays graceful homage to Fender’s original, while, like the rest of the songs on the album, Arriaga stamps every lyric and message with his unique artistry and warm, welcoming vocal tone.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The documentary eschews traditional narrative structure in favor of Indigenous oral storytelling traditions, organizing its content into seven chapters with character archetypes rather than following a singular protagonist.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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Metsera, founded in 2022, brings a pipeline of both oral and injectable treatments with different targets, including a drug targeting GLP-1 and another targeting another gut hormone called amylin.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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My father began singing a hymn, drowning my voice out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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History and messages were shared through field hymns and songs.—
Taylor Cassidy,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Vocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocal. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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