chorus 1 of 2

noun

ˈkȯr-əs How to pronounce chorus (audio)
Definition of chorusnext
1
as in choir
an organized group of singers the annual Christmas program presented by the church's chorus

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2
as in refrain
a part of a song or hymn that is repeated every so often the whole congregation will join in for the chorus

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chorus

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verb

as in to chime

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Recent Examples of chorus
Noun
Why So Many Parents Rallied Behind Her The comments section quickly became a chorus of solidarity from viewers who had lived through the same kind of night. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 It’s built on a sweltering steel guitar part, a lethal chorus melody and enough relationship drama to sustain any group chat for months. — Klara Auerbach, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
The sound chorused from Minnesota’s bench as Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert exited stage right after shining under the bright Hollywood lights Wednesday in Los Angeles. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2025 These insects will mate and chorus for at least six weeks before the 17-year cycle starts again. — Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for chorus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chorus
  1. choir
  2. refrain
  3. chime
  4. response
  5. roar
  6. bellow
  7. chant
Noun
  • According to United Teachers of Pasadena President Jonathan Gardner, that number included almost 25 art, music, dance, orchestra and choir teachers.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Their dad, Royal Abbott, was stationed with the Navy in Hawaii at the time and their mom was a choir director.
    — Susan Young, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of choir
Noun
  • Then last week, Meta joined the two companies, claiming that its Spark AI model had accessed the internet and hacked a third-party service — an already intimately familiar refrain.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 12 Aug. 2026
  • But a common refrain, for Hastings and others, is that developers aren’t adhering to the spirit of the comprehensive plan and could be mischaracterizing their intentions.
    — Rose Evans August 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of refrain
Verb
  • Soon after the post went up, Grado said, her Venmo started chiming.
    — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
  • When ships passed through the channel, residents would wave towels and sheets out their windows, Franciscans chiming the hilltop monastery’s bells as a friendly welcome.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
Definition of chime
Noun
  • This disinformation, often fueled by fossil-fuel interests and amplified by platform algorithms, is described as lethal, drowning out critical public safety information and hindering emergency responses.
    — David Vetter, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The idea is to train the immune system to recognize and kill those unique cancer markers and then pair that response with Keytruda, which helps the body attack the cancer more effectively.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of response
Verb
  • However, the group has come roaring back as Wall Street increasingly views AI as a reason companies will need to spend more, not less, on protection from digital threats.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Video shot by OnScene TV on August 9 showed people rushing in and out of the store, some carrying merchandise, as roaring engines and squealing tires are heard in the background.
    — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of roar
Verb
  • Ormund looks on in horror as Roddy raises his arms – or what’s left of them – and bellows laughter.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But the voice bellowing through the headset of quarterback Patrick Mahomes provides him an every-single-play reminder of Bieniemy’s absence.
    — Sam McDowell Updated July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of bellow
Verb
  • In Kabul, Afghans took to the squares carrying Taliban flags and chanting slogans in support of the government.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Celebrations under tight security In Kabul, Afghans took to the squares carrying Taliban flags and chanting slogans in support of the government.
    — Abdul Qahar Afghan, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of chant

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“Chorus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chorus. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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