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
Ellise Shafer, Variety, 15 May 2026
This version is a gentle solo vocal over piano sung by Jessica Rotter.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Callaghan's vocal is clear and deep, and the kick drum that drives much of the track has enough power.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
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Adjective
Farhadi has been vocal about the situation in his native Iran before, calling on his fellow directors to speak up.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 15 May 2026
This version is a gentle solo vocal over piano sung by Jessica Rotter.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Noun
Condenser microphones are better for capturing quieter, more precise audio like vocals in a studio setting.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Callaghan's vocal is clear and deep, and the kick drum that drives much of the track has enough power.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
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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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On the last Unusual Tuesday of April, Zabaglio performed soft electric-indie ballads to a roar of applause as the first act of the night.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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This is like Céline Dion and Bon Jovi made a power ballad together.—
Charlie Harding,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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The Tupac Shakur street rededication event included rap and spoken-word performances, a special appearance by the Baltimore Oriole, and the unveiling of the Tupac Shakur street sign and peace pole.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Her concerts are multimedia feasts that combine these multifarious aspects, thought-provoking performances complete with sections of song, spoken word, and visual effects.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
11 May 2026
Noun
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That song was actually composed by someone from Street Mob from Ensenada.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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No telling how many pianos David England had sold in 52 years, or how many songs had been played on those pianos, or whether any of those chords still resonated in a listener’s mind or heart.—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Grant attempted to leave the building, uttered threats and made physical contact with two officers, police said.—
Dennis Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper is known for his introspective lyrics that tackle political and social themes.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Rob turtled inside the plastic covering while viewers heard a soundtrack of tritely soulful country lyrics about being a house of cards that’s about to break.—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The oral defense system, on this timeline, is conspicuously absent precisely when children are most vulnerable to ingesting dangerous things.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Men are three times more likely to develop oral cancer than women, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The inspiring and idiosyncratic debut from a 53-year-old priest in Greece pinballs between drone metal and techno Christmas carols, field recordings and hymns.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
14 May 2026
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The hymns are sung in High German, even though almost no one speaks it anymore.—
Maria Giesbrecht,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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“Vocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocal. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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