Examples of alt-pop in a Sentence

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In her more official announcement on social media, the alt-pop singer shared a carousel of the two embracing and a tray of tea featuring a box with an engagement ring, seemingly revealing how the producer proposed. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 July 2025 The official announcement featured a set of photos of the alt-pop artist and her then-fiancé embracing, as well as an image of a tea tray with an engagement ring on it — a hint as to how Daniel popped the question. Erin Clack, People.com, 19 July 2025 This week: Justin Bieber’s collaborators see major bumps from their contributions to his surprise new album, a new superhero blockbuster leads to big gains for a couple ’00s alt-pop favorites, and Lena Dunham’s new show looks like a valuable synch source. Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 16 July 2025 The upbeat, alt-pop album made waves in the music scene, bringing the band its biggest hits yet. Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 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 Aug. 2025.

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