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
Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Since being tossed from the White House Religious Liberties Commission for making anti-Israel comments at a public meeting earlier this year, Catholic influencer Carrie Prejan Boller has become an increasingly vocal Trump detractor.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
Pat Saperstein, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Tracking live with Blevins singing, the performances were tailored to her vocals.
—Holly Gleason, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Both Rangel and Vallas are vocal critics of the teachers union.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Since being tossed from the White House Religious Liberties Commission for making anti-Israel comments at a public meeting earlier this year, Catholic influencer Carrie Prejan Boller has become an increasingly vocal Trump detractor.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
Also the using new technology, using synthesizers made the vocals stand out.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Tracking live with Blevins singing, the performances were tailored to her vocals.
—Holly Gleason, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 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
Noun
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Interspersed with folk ballads, this fantasia-like play certainly creates a mood, but struggles to tell a cohesive story.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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That a hushed ballad would be so widely embraced is remarkable.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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One of the people listening was an imposing but soft-spoken guy dressed in black, with a baseball cap nearly covering his eyes.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Frontman Bruce Dickinson was remarkably less kind to the institution at a spoken word show in 2018.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2026
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The 18-song tracklist and album art can be found below, along with a new music snippet shared to the group’s official social channels.—
Alex Suskind,
Pitchfork,
22 Apr. 2026
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Musically, the show also aligns with its live-action predecessor, containing 80’s hits in addition to a new version of the beloved intro credits song from the original show, linked below.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 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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Sitting at a baby grand piano, Mars prompted swoons with his delivery of the lyrics, his pure voice holding notes with the same muscularity as early in the show.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Allen’s transition to more intimate and confessional lyrics took some time, however.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The bacteria is transmitted primarily through the fecal-oral route, where bacteria from the stool of an infected person is accidentally ingested or contacted.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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During oral arguments Friday at the state Supreme Court, the man’s attorney, Melanie Baillie, told the justices that the district court judge got the facts wrong.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Apr. 2026
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Their ceremony began with a hymn sung by Darius’ favorite gospel singer, Jekalyn Carr, and guests were invited to sing along, the couple recalled to the outlet.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Christian hymns were sung in English and Creole.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Vocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocal. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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