synth

noun

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

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Either way, the episode ends with a passionate kiss between the two synths. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026 The lead synths cut through the mix decently well, too, which helped. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 Co-produced by John Congleton, the record swaps synth-pop for gutter-punk, with distorted guitars and clattering surf riffs as its weapons of choice. — Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026 My favorite, though, is the one that turns your voice into a full-on bass synth. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for synth

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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 1 Nov. 2026.

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