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
Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Rhodes’ most vocal critic, Allen Zeman, is asking his fellow School Board members to fire the auditor for cause, citing a long list of complaints.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 13 June 2025
Their songs collage freaky noises, catchy melodies, guitar outbursts, and electronic beats — all played and produced with polymathic verve by Amos — while Brown adds deadpan vocals on top.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
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Adjective
The heart and soul of the team, players describe him as fiery, vocal and mature.
—Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Rhodes’ most vocal critic, Allen Zeman, is asking his fellow School Board members to fire the auditor for cause, citing a long list of complaints.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
Noun
Love served as the band's lead vocalist and occasional saxophonist, while Wilson wrote and produced most of the group's songs in addition to playing bass and providing additional vocals.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 13 June 2025
Their songs collage freaky noises, catchy melodies, guitar outbursts, and electronic beats — all played and produced with polymathic verve by Amos — while Brown adds deadpan vocals on top.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocal
Adjective
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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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There was no voiced opposition, though a representative for the Association of Independent Commercial Producers did amend its support, contingent on the addition of commercials as eligible projects.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Idols also shows how Yungblud’s bellow is tailor-made for cathartic ballads.—
Maura Johnston,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2025
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But Heart veers away from the Christian-college coffeehouse vibes and the stomping, whooping ballads of the debut album and the big hit.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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One method of preserving that spoken word is through academic transcription, transforming verbal content into structured knowledge in formats that can be searched, cited and shared.—
Beth Worthy,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Campbell appears on the track and performs a spoken word moment in the song, and additionally features on the cover of the vinyl alongside Cyrus.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The only song in the whole musical that regularly gets done for karaoke.—
Elainie Barraza,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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The 1943 Argentine Revolution is happening, which Ché helpfully explains in song.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
29 June 2025
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But there’s barely a trace of any geography in Oasis’ lyrics.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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The lyrics are ripped out of a dream journal, conjured from evocative memories of love and lust.—
Reanna Cruz,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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If the court were to hear oral arguments on the case in the fall, as the businesses want, a final ruling would likely come out a few months later, though justices could issue a decision any time before their next term ends in June 2026.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Taking oral magnesium affects several chemicals and neurotransmitters, like gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), in your brain that support sleep and relaxation.—
Health,
Health,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Some family members called Obama's presence days later at a funeral service and his rendition of the hymn a poignant moment as the country grappled with the horror of people gunned down in church.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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The English cook and writer’s 2006 book is a heartfelt hymn for wonderful food and flavors, without hours spent toiling in the kitchen or overly formal settings.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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“Vocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocal. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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