Adjective music with vocal and instrumental parts She is a vocal critic of the new law. He was very vocal in his criticism of me. Noun a recording artist who arranges his own vocals
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Adjective
Since the war in Ukraine began in February, Pyongyang has been a vocal supporter and has drawn closer to Moscow, lambasting the United States and European Union. Adela Suliman And John Hudson, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Sep. 2022 The Democratic Senate nominee has been a vocal supporter of teachers’ unions throughout his political career.Fox News, 2 Sep. 2022 The new parents have been romantically linked since 2015 and Diab has also been a vocal supporter of Kaepernick, often defending her boyfriend against detractors. Nasha Smith, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 Dugina, 29, was a pro-Kremlin political commentator, vocal supporter of Russia's Ukraine invasion, and editor of an English-language disinformation site. Peter Weber, The Week, 22 Aug. 2022 Rory McIlroy, a four-time major winner and another vocal supporter of the PGA Tour in its contentious battle with LIV, indicated that the meeting offered a respite from the sport's conflict.BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2022 Puy is a vocal supporter of creating legal campgrounds as a way to better connect those experiencing homelessness to help, and to give west-siders improved access to amenities like public parks by giving the unhoused another place to stay. Blake Apgar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 Aug. 2022 Fauci has been a vocal supporter of vaccines and other preventive measures against COVID-19.Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2022 Oates has also emerged as a vocal supporter of Blonde, expressing her awe after seeing a rough cut of the film in 2020. Justine Browning, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2022
Noun
The song itself carries an early-2000s country vibe, woven with themes of gratitude and positivity, and highlights Anderson’s stone-cold country vocal. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 June 2022 When does the vocal become part of the songwriting? A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 15 Apr. 2022 The Friends of Chamber Music welcome the German vocal ensemble that performs primarily medieval and Renaissance music but also has collaborated with contemporary composers.oregonlive, 30 Mar. 2022 Possibly the most vocal in his admiration is former Reagan administration official and paleoconservative par excellence, Pat Buchanan. Joseph S. Laughon, National Review, 2 Mar. 2022 Vasquez also drummed with top Mexican vocal group Los Hermanos Castro and played with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra backing Frank Sinatra. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2022 Ronstadt's vocal and those backing vocals are extremely soulful. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 11 July 2022 The first part of each day will be focused on one-on-one sessions with both the vocal and the performance counselors.Anchorage Daily News, 6 June 2010 Her taut vocal on the track de-emphasized the pretty quality of her voice and showcased its dynamics. Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Aug. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, from Latin vocalis, from voc-, vox voice — more at voice