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as in chorus
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Recent Examples of chant
Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
While performing at Glastonbury, Bobby led multiple chants.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 July 2025
Angus Watson, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
The lighting and effects were solid, the occasional narration was intriguing (and prompted crowd chanting!), and the choreography and theater of it all made for a fully engrossing experience.
—jsonline.com, 5 July 2025
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Verb
Every two years, as the two teams clash, the chants, trash talk - all become part of the show.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
While performing at Glastonbury, Bobby led multiple chants.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 July 2025
Noun
Just over 1 kilometer to the west on Hardware Lane – one of the city’s most popular areas for restaurants and nightlife – about 20 protesters stormed into an Israeli restaurant, chanting slogans, police said.
—Angus Watson, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
The lighting and effects were solid, the occasional narration was intriguing (and prompted crowd chanting!), and the choreography and theater of it all made for a fully engrossing experience.
—jsonline.com, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chant
Verb
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Much to the delight of the crowd, Wonder sang his iconic hit Happy Birthday to his 13-year-old daughter Zaiah Morris, which prompted a mass singalong, creating a moment of pure joy in Hyde Park.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The crowd sang along with the musicians to the 2004 ballad.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The 28 songs that Gaga, her dancers and band performed Tuesday night come at you with big choruses, soaring melodies, catchy hooks, fun strings of nonsense syllables and her signature deployment of eclectic styles — disco, glam rock, ’80s boogie, house, heavy metal and Daft Punk.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
24 July 2025
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Gabbard turned the chorus dressing rooms underneath Belk Theater into a type of makeshift motel, complete with lamps and air mattresses.—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Who leaves us echoes — gruff, brilliant, unrepeatable — half legend, half lullaby.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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Johnny Mandel’s score drifts like a lullaby, seducing the viewer into a state of soft unease.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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There were several musical performances at the reception, including a surprise serenade by Justin himself.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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The couple have been riding high ever since, with Harlow famously avoiding singer Usher’s flirtatious serenade during his Las Vegas residency out of respect for the Milwaukee Buck back in 2023.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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At the foam party, those in attendance can expect dance anthems, party anthems and remixes.—
Liliana Fannin,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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Def Leppard: Nearly 50 years after their formation, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famers bring room-shaking anthems to Hard Rock Live in Hollywood on Aug. 29.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Latin polyphony and motets are being sung at the Offertory and during the distribution of Holy Communion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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The service and concert will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, at the church, 815 S. Washington St. Castle Singers are vocalists who perform a variety of chamber repertoire, varying from Renaissance madrigals and motets to contemporary pop and vocal jazz.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Their ditties are delightful, poignant and powerful.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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Lyrically, this song is pretty simple, but the complexity of the musical arrangement elevates it to something more than just a ditty about teenage puppy love.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2025
Noun
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The British pop star and producer had an intimate wedding ceremony on Saturday, reportedly exchanging vows in front of about 20 guests.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
21 July 2025
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During its first three seasons, Ted Lasso became a massive ratings hit and a pop culture phenomenon while also garnering critical acclaim, including back-to-back Outstanding Comedy Series Emmys.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
21 July 2025
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“Chant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chant. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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