Examples of alt-pop in a Sentence

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On Thursday, June 25, the alt-pop musician (real name Shane Boose) spoke about covering the 14-time Grammy winner's songs at the event during an appearance on The Tonight Show. Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Alongside electronica, alt-pop, and indie rock acts, hip-hop has been part of the Gov Ball from year one—the only year the festival actually took place on Governor’s Island—which included sets by Big Boi, Mac Miller, and Das Racist. Rob Kenner, VIBE.com, 8 June 2026 Rostam, the ever-productive alt-pop producer, has given his third solo album the title American Stories. Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 15 May 2026 Indeed, as a sobering meditation on the physical and psychological violence inflicted upon women in relationships, the alt-pop tale could never be described as a crowd-pleaser. Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for alt-pop

Word History

Etymology

by shortening

First Known Use

1994, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of alt-pop was in 1994

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“Alt-pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alt-pop. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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