as in voiced
expressed or communicated by voice
our cat is given to making strange vocal noises in the dead of night
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as in ballad
a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment
a recording artist who arranges his own vocals
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Recent Examples of vocal
Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
The director was vocal about his unhappiness in interviews about the movie.
—Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
The mid-register vocals still come through clearly.
—PC Magazine, 23 July 2025
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Adjective
Estévez is the vocal leader and has been instrumental in mentoring young Royals relievers Steven Cruz and Angel Zerpa.
—Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
The director was vocal about his unhappiness in interviews about the movie.
—Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Noun
In 2011: Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse, known for her expressive vocals, died at age 27 from alcohol poisoning.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
The mid-register vocals still come through clearly.
—PC Magazine, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocal
Adjective
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Sanders, who co-directed the original movie and voiced Stitch, reprised his voice-over role in the 2025 update.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
23 July 2025
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Several cast members returned, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Some dabbed their eyes during ballads while others swayed to the beat during passionate numbers.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
27 July 2025
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From Sam Smith’s tender new ballad to Lola Young’s angsty anthem, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below: Since the start of their career over a decade ago, Sam Smith became known, primarily, for their singular voice.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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His spoken word pieces were wise and his speech intentional.—
Sheletta Brundidge,
Twin Cities,
25 July 2025
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He was also nominated for a Grammy in 2023 for best spoken word poetry album.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
Noun
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His son, Ralph Taylor III, who was autistic and communicated mostly by song, died on the floor of the bedroom.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Many viewers criticized the artist for relying too heavily on the audience to carry the song.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Whether belting out apocalyptic lyrics in overdrive or crooning heartfelt odes to love, Osbourne sang with unmistakable feeling and conviction.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Both Nicks and Buckingham shared handwritten lyrics to their official social media accounts.—
Maria Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Rooker adds that early studies suggest that E4 has a stable half-life suitable for once-daily oral dosing and a gentler impact on the liver compared to other estrogen formulations.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
25 July 2025
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This may include oral (by mouth) or topical (on skin) medications, or Botox injections.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Their journey continued to Caen and the Normandy region, and included a visit to the beaches and to the Normandy American Cemetery to sing our national anthem and hymns, and also to lay a wreath.—
Tom Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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The bill drew the most heated public protests of the legislative session, with protestors often shutting down committee meetings through reciting the Pledge of Allegiance or singing hymns.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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“Vocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocal. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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