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Recent Examples of chants
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
The entire group chants the name of the triumphant Elio and Clone Elio accepts the applause.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chants
Verb
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Lenox is the chef’s expression of his connection to this city, a unique melding of influences and ingredients that sings in his hands.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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With her alluring voice, Estevie sings about getting caught up in a risky romance without worrying about the consequences.—
Lucas Villa,
Rolling Stone,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bell continues to work with senior choruses, lends his voice to podcasts about musicals and Sondheim, and plans future productions with Bergen County Players.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Propelled by one of guitarist Wes Borland’s hypnotic riffs, crunching beats, old-school record scratches and the group’s signature shouty choruses, the whole thing comes crashing to a close with a pummeling final chorus that finally nods to the country star in the title.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The powerful forces can make the difference between a hurricane that roars ashore and one that spins relatively harmlessly out to sea.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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The movie roars to life but seemingly forgets to breathe.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro then introduced the judges and couples, before starting the night's performances to each pair's anthems.—
Joelle Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Our Song band will play German melodies, European harvest anthems and American pop hits.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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She’s best known for her enthusiastic and approachable ditties on key subjects, like potty training.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Whether leading her trio through sultry ballads or high-energy swing numbers, Riketté always delivers a performance that’s both nostalgic and fresh.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In the early days of my career, there were a lot of ballads in my repertoire and the audience was mainly seated at my shows.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The event featured a table side performance by an opera singer from Venice, delivering multiple iconic arias, and a Georgian dance company called Holiguards Fire that is featured in Kevin Spacey’s new project.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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When the pace of innovation slows, standards emerge.—
Jim McGregor,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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But Republicans should question their own members who fail in other areas that require adherence to basic standards of conscience and competence.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Chants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chants. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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