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
The approaches to enforcement and prevention come amid a chorus of voices statewide warning about the dangers of fireworks, including its potential to cause fires. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 1 July 2026 When two black holes collide, their song ripples through the very fabric of existence, creating a thundering chorus of oscillations in spacetime that echo across the universe like the fading gong of a bell. — Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 26 June 2026
Verb
The home crowd at the Frost Bank Center has been singing that chorus like a church choir since Wembanyama’s rookie season. — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 11 Mar. 2026 There will be a special appearance by the OC Sound, an award-winning Sweet Adelines chorus from Orange County. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025 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
  • Rose, who put together the flash choir just a few weeks earlier, stepped off the stage to join them.
    — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026
  • Eddie, a mechanic, was also a deacon at the church, an usher and a member of the choir, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.
    — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of choir
Noun
  • The common refrain was simple, that if a referee issues repeated warnings for fouls, at some point a point has to come off, or the warnings stop meaning anything.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • Though not a common refrain for hopefuls looking to make what is considered one of the most elite teams in the NFL cheer world, Waller's situation is different from others.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Definition of refrain
Verb
  • Sunlight chimed off Rubber Hand’s hatchet blade.
    — Will Mackin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
  • So far, in 2026, luxury experiences continue to outperform personal luxury goods for consumer sentiment by 150%, per Bain data, chiming with a broader departure from ownership to experiences.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 June 2026
Definition of chime
Noun
  • Fox News Digital has reached out to the Justice Department seeking clarification about an apparent discrepancy in its announcement regarding the age of one of the alleged trafficking victims and will update this story if a response is received.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Their desperation comes as the Venezuelan government faces mounting criticism over its response to the crisis.
    — Isa Soares, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
Definition of response
Verb
  • San Francisco serves as a prime example of how the roaring AI industry is helping drive economic growth more broadly, but masking the economic inequality of lower-and-middle-income families.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • Hale pointed toward the sky and urged them to look up as three military jets roared above the crowd.
    — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of roar
Verb
  • Her Volumnia bellows at her meek daughter-in-law, Virgilia (Justine Faith) as though reprimanding an incompetent private.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Usually, a SpaceX test flight of a brand new spacecraft is accompanied with bellowing fanfare.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 24 June 2026
Definition of bellow
Verb
  • Mourners chanted non-stop, with no sign of the ayatollah’s coffin more than an hour after the procession’s official start time.
    — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Through the risk of lightning, sticky humidity and a winding line filled with thousands of chanting fans, Argentine fans flooded Bayfront Park with a sea of blue jerseys.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
Definition of chant

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“Chorus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chorus. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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