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Recent Examples of croon
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Jan. 2026
Guests are also offered complimentary city treats, like hot, powdery beignets, served from a charming lobby cart each afternoon, and Jeremy Davenport croons jazz tunes four nights a week in his namesake lounge.
—AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Dec. 2025
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Verb
The 20-year-old crooned the melancholic record backed solely by a solemn piano melody.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Jan. 2026
Guests are also offered complimentary city treats, like hot, powdery beignets, served from a charming lobby cart each afternoon, and Jeremy Davenport croons jazz tunes four nights a week in his namesake lounge.
—AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
Noun
While the entire band was a powerhouse, as lead singer Malo brought not only strong, soulful vocals that could veer between a Roy Orbison-esque baritone croon and country twang, but a genial humor that often manifested itself during the group’s concerts.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for croon
Verb
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Those artists largely sang their own songs, but certain lyrics and sounds took on a special resonance.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Everyone here has taken a risk to come sing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Across from the San Francisco Giants’ home base of Oracle Park, the audience swayed to British singer-songwriter Oliva Dean’s R&B-infused serenades at The One Party by Uber at Pier 48.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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There are some evenings in June when there are too many gondolas, too many lanterns, too many serenades in front of the hotels.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
17 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The track begins with Winter’s distinct vocals warbling and wobbling over a tender percussion groove.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
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The famous John Williams fanfare that blasted Star Wars onto our screens had appreciably less impact than even a standard screen would now offer, let alone IMAX and Dolby Cinema premium offerings while at some parts of the film, the sound warbled a little, before returning to normal.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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As stars like comedian Trevor Noah, Blackpink's Jisoo, and F1 driver Charles Leclerc shared their favorite Pokémon in honor of their 30th anniversary, Lady Gaga paid homage to the adorable pink character by serenading a delighted Jigglypuff with its lullaby.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
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The lullaby your grandmother hummed while shelling white beans into her apron, her voice low enough not to wake the war.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Her Sunnyside restaurant feels like a celebration of cultures, flowing with fruit-forward cocktails, as tables share stews like the red lentil misir humming with heat and warmed with cardamom and cloves.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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Memphis’ offense continued to hum after halftime, taking a 98-85 lead into the fourth quarter.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the fall, the workers trade in their pruning shears for knives sharp enough to skin a deer in minutes.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
28 Nov. 2025
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Today there’s a rich universe of supplemental Pynchon material ranging from prose only an English PhD could unpack, to sharp analysis that makes the experience of reading Pynchon communal and fun.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For reasons both too silly and too complicated to go into, the two men’s friendship ends and Jay winds up becoming a huge pop star as a solo act — and eventually, a fugitive from the law.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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This versatile dairy staple can bulk up a breakfast smoothie, anchor a marinade for lamb and other meats, form the base of classic dips like tzatziki, and transform ice pops into high-protein, healthy desserts—adding tang, tenderness, and creaminess along the way.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The song begins as a familiar Mustard piano-and-fingersnaps ballad, as Mai flip-flops between icing her lover out and wanting to hold him close.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
9 Feb. 2026
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In 2017, McRae went back to her YouTube roots and uploaded a video of herself singing an original ballad.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Croon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/croon. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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