How to Use vocal in a Sentence

vocal

1 of 2 adjective
  • She is a vocal critic of the new law.
  • He was very vocal in his criticism of me.
  • There are huge vocal demands in that show and the score.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
  • But critics of bell-to-bell bans are just as vocal.
    — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Be vocal with your spouse or partner.
    — Melissa Showers, Flow Space, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Cousins was one of the vocal guys in the room during his two years.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Cornhuskers fans were the most vocal, of course.
    — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
  • There’s like a million vocal stacks.
    — Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Guy’s young, guy’s vocal, guy’s a leader.
    — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
  • Daniella has been as vocal about her love for her sister.
    — Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Not everyone who is freed wants to be vocal.
    — William Jones, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Chopra has been quite vocal about the gifts of motherhood.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Fans of the franchise have been very vocal about the costumes seen on set so far.
    — Michelle Lee, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Each bringing vocal strength and sharp timing to their roles.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
  • That could happen to a pure vocal actor.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
  • One of our co-workers is careful, and vocal, about how her food is sourced.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
  • The part’s vocal range goes from a low G to a high A2.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Dart will take on the vocal leadership role.
    — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
  • His vocal struggles were on full display then.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The third attempt was the final vocal take.
    — Karly Hartzman, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Over the years, the pair have been vocal about both their love and support for each other.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
  • Their bellies are cream-white, their pectoral glands white and their vocal sacs black.
    — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The responses in Bug are very vocal and that is a lot of fun.
    — Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Blanchett has long been vocal about the dangers of AI.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 May 2026
  • Being more vocal remains a growth area.
    — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The Styx vocal style worked out really well on it.
    — Gary Graff, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Some have chosen to be vocal about it and some are not ready yet or never will be ready to share it.
    — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
  • My role might have been an emotional role or to be the vocal guy in a locker room.
    — Elise Devlin, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Burke has been vocal about her perspective on the divorce in the past.
    — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Cam’ron is just as vocal and willing to throw jabs as Dame Dash.
    — Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 4 Sep. 2025

vocal

2 of 2 noun
  • Which brings me to your vocals.
    — Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
  • But the vocals just don’t hit the same.
    — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
  • Jason, your vocals are such a huge part of it.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Sent me his vocals in very little time.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 May 2026
  • The sound leans bassy but keeps vocals and podcasts crisp.
    — PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
  • From the track, to the vocals, to the mix, and to the visual.
    — Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 24 Sep. 2025
  • His vocals, at least, were warm and flawless, though.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Warren’s deep vocals are swapped in.
    — David Harris, SPIN, 16 June 2026
  • His pitch-perfect vocals didn’t hurt.
    — Reanna Cruz, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
  • David Mirkovic is on vocals … or at least the loudest one.
    — Cj Moore, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The vocals breathe easy, and Skinner’s touch is light.
    — Arman Khan, Pitchfork, 1 June 2026
  • The tracking was amazing, and the vocals were as well.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 May 2026
  • What else could explain the crisp sound and revamped vocals?
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Callaghan's vocal is clear and deep, and the kick drum that drives much of the track has enough power.
    — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
  • Yungblud mixes punk and rock with his vocals.
    — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
  • Yungblud mixes punk and rock with his vocals.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
  • When did Jelly Roll come in to do the vocal?
    — Melinda Newman, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The flat vocals are the biggest problem.
    — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 11 May 2026
  • Probably because it was led by the vocals and the song.
    — Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Her vocals are so elegant and the band’s playing is so classy.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Most of it is Elvis’ original vocal from stage.
    — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Carpenter’s role on the record isn’t to just throw in some backing vocals.
    — Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Her honest vocals and emotion are rare among high school students.
    — Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Her powerhouse vocals go far beyond notes on the page.
    — Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
  • In the past, vocals were just another layer — meant to blend, not stand out.
    — Alma Rota, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Snider’s cracking vocals are laid over simple drums and riffs closer to blues than folk.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
  • For the demos, John handled all the vocals, even for the female roles.
    — Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Newman took over the keys as the pair swapped vocals, his voice as tender and warm as ever.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 June 2026
  • Each of the performers takes turns singing leads or backing vocals.
    — Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
  • There’s elements of truth in a vocal that isn’t perfect.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2026

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