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In the years following, Thomas went on to write and produce songs for Zendaya (another child-star alum), Post Malone, Kehlani, Drake, and Jack Harlow, contracting out his ear for sticky melodies and accessible lyricism all while quietly releasing mixtapes under his own name in obscurity.
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Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Known for his catchy melodies (from heaven), encouraging lyrics, and soulful samples, there was no doubt that his tribute would start the program strong.
—Essence, 31 Jan. 2026
Sombr’s rendition strips the track back emotionally while reshaping it sonically, layering distorted vocals and a driving indie-rock pulse over the song’s core melody.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2026
The hook should consist of a catchy melody and lyrics that are memorable and easily repeatable.
—Mark Benincosa, The Conversation, 30 Jan. 2026
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Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Known for his catchy melodies (from heaven), encouraging lyrics, and soulful samples, there was no doubt that his tribute would start the program strong.
—Essence, 31 Jan. 2026
Sombr’s rendition strips the track back emotionally while reshaping it sonically, layering distorted vocals and a driving indie-rock pulse over the song’s core melody.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2026
The hook should consist of a catchy melody and lyrics that are memorable and easily repeatable.
—Mark Benincosa, The Conversation, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for melody
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Apple Music, which sponsors the halftime show each year, also noted that streams of Bad Bunny’s songs jumped sevenfold immediately following the telecast.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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A little mystery can certainly go a long way in this genre—but this stunt only highlights that the person at the center of these songs sounds downright anonymous.—
Mehan Jayasuriya,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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After our last tune, Sun Ra seemed pleased.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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The cabaret-style event features local performers singing favorites, including Broadway tunes, organizers said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Melody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melody. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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