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Recent Examples of melody
The woman repeats the test multiple times, switching to different alarm melodies each time—and the cat responds the same way on every attempt.
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The melody draws the listener into its beguiling spell.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Co-produced by Javier Sampedro, Yoyi Lagarza and Drumglass, the song is rooted in an alternative pop sound laced with an edgy reparto melody that’s backed by the genre’s distinct hard-hitting clave instrumentation.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
Even as the track shifts its attention to the synth melody, the buds keep the bass clear while offering a bright, energetic sound for that synth.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The melody draws the listener into its beguiling spell.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Co-produced by Javier Sampedro, Yoyi Lagarza and Drumglass, the song is rooted in an alternative pop sound laced with an edgy reparto melody that’s backed by the genre’s distinct hard-hitting clave instrumentation.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
Even as the track shifts its attention to the synth melody, the buds keep the bass clear while offering a bright, energetic sound for that synth.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for melody
Noun
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More than two dozen protesters lined the inside and hallway outside of Little’s office for hours, holding transgender rights signs and singing songs that could be heard throughout the Statehouse.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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But Blunt didn't want the song, so Monahan kept it for Train.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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From waddling walks to curious interactions, tune into our live cams on social media to get a real-time look at how these penguins behave.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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On Friday, Orion is scheduled to fire its thrusters to fine tune its path toward the moon.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Melody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melody. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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