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quavering

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verb

present participle of quaver
as in trilling
to sing with the alternation of two musical tones know-it-alls snickered as the opera singer quavered on the high note

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Adjective
  • These films have collectively shaped Bollywood’s romantic sensibilities for over five decades, making YRF synonymous with sophisticated, emotionally resonant love stories that transcend typical genre conventions.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The judge’s message was resonant, as this was Tay-K’s second murder trial in 6 years.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • With his chiseled jaw, sonorous voice and bodybuilder’s frame, Lagree could be the love child of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Fabio Lanzoni.
    Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Choral passages of Mazzoli’s music explore the various potential dimensions of the aforementioned Hum and its ability to drown out all of life’s beautiful sonorous experiences and yet also function harmonically.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • This time, the message is accompanied by a one-minute countdown clock and the dulcet sounds of Frank Sinatra’s vocals.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2025
  • Audio-Technica There's a mode to improve voice clarity while taking calls, with AI noise reduction on tap to focus on the speaker's dulcet tones.
    Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Every spring, between March and April, a rhythmic, ancient spectacle unfolds across the Platte River Valley.
    Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Along the boardwalk, a rhythmic, green light flashes on the outdoor CO2 detectors – a constant reminder that the area is not out of the woods yet.
    Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Stronger enforcement of equal pay laws, pay transparency regulations, a higher minimum wage, policies to align school and work schedules, and again, paid leave could all make being a working mother a more equitable—and therefore appealing—experience.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Studies suggest their vibrant color makes food more appealing and could even increase appetite.
    Sony Salzman, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Quavering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quavering. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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