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Recent Examples of rocker
The reality star appeared alongside Kristen Wiig, who was clad in a magenta co-ord and pixie cut, and Nikki Glaser, who looked rocker-chic in an all-black ensemble.
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Post Malone will lead a special tribute to legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne, who died in July 2025.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
These chunky boots are built for function with waterproof Goretex exteriors and grippy outsoles in combination with rocker technology in the insoles that propels you forward with every step.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Kentucky country-rocker Tyler Childers has never won a Grammy and Chris Stapleton has lost this particular category only once thus far, for five wins.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Post Malone will lead a special tribute to legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne, who died in July 2025.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
These chunky boots are built for function with waterproof Goretex exteriors and grippy outsoles in combination with rocker technology in the insoles that propels you forward with every step.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Kentucky country-rocker Tyler Childers has never won a Grammy and Chris Stapleton has lost this particular category only once thus far, for five wins.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocker
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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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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
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But this time, the band went into an instrumental portion and guitar solo after finishing the first chorus and omitted that verse of the song completely.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny became the first male solo Latin artist to perform the halftime show and the first to sing the set entirely in Spanish.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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But Azor brushed aside their concerns and pushed them into a bathroom to record their vocals.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2026
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Arnold played the drums on the studio recordings, but the band hired Richard Liles to play percussion on tour so that the songwriter could focus on vocals during live performances.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
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The singer's warm baritone finds its sweet spot on the song's soaring chorus, which would let Benito do some vocal flexing.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Belichick’s omission from this year’s class has drawn criticism from the football world, and Gronkowski joined that chorus in his interview.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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The story can be traced to a German folk song that immigrants brought to the United States.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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So is the simple and slow chord progression underlying it all, making for a folk song that avoids the predictable tropes of protest music and doesn’t rely on cynicism as a dead end.—
Grace Robins-Somerville,
Pitchfork,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Rocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocker. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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