synth

noun

ˈsin(t)th How to pronounce synth (audio)
often attributive
: synthesizer sense 2

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What little distortion there is only accents the lush drums and synths, all unfurling as clearly as the vocals. — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026 This painstakingly restored 4K version looks and sounds gorgeous; cinematographer Dante Spinotti’s work glows with saturated vibrancy, and Michel Rubini and the Reds’ score vibrates on a spooky synth frequency. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026 The pounding bass, sharp synths, and intense beats are what make the song an earworm. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Hot Chip turned up the dial on everything on The Warning, from the pulsing synths to the rat-tat-tat drums. — David Harris, SPIN, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for synth

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of synth was in 1976

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“Synth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synth. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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