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
This is not the cutesy, singsong world of Disney, but a deafening chorus of demands and unsettling declarations. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026 Miley Cyrus joined the chorus of celebrities mourning the loss of Dolly Parton, penning a heartfelt tribute to the transcendent country music star-humanitarian who was also her godmother. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 26 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
  • His predictions mostly involved preaching to the AI evangelist choir, and his fervor for the tech evidently led him to throw caution to the winds of Wall Street.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The choir, which sang for Pope Leo XIV last year, boasts 40 singers under Pontifical Cantor Adriano Caroletti.
    — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of choir
Noun
  • And his demand for answers has become a familiar refrain to anyone who’s followed the attorney’s rise to fame.
    — Ryan Young, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Trump has a keen understanding of an entrance, a refrain, a music cue, and, perhaps above all, an audience.
    — Erik Forrest Jackson, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of refrain
Verb
  • The church bells had been a constant companion during my stay in Valoria la Buena, chiming every hour on the hour since my arrival.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Department store Macy’s highlights sporty prep, statement sneakers, denim, and activewear as key trends for the 2026 back-to-school period, chiming with analyst predictions.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of chime
Noun
  • One of the more surreal responses to that experience is applause, which ripples through the audience of Paranormal Activity a beat after all the major scares, like rain settling in after a peal of thunder.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
  • MyStarChain will present its blockchain voting platform MyStarPick, and HiStranger will introduce Insight Flow, a tool that reads biosignals to gauge audience emotional response.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of response
Verb
  • Videos of the flooding obtained by ABC News show a roaring Colorado River as mudflows and debris from metal structures are seen floating down the river.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The jumpers climbed into the belly of a maroon-and-white jumpship as its propellers began to whir and then roar.
    — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of roar
Verb
  • Kio takes in his new surroundings confidently, strutting through the grasses near his den while working on his roar, that is, until a bellowing elephant sends him racing closer to Mom.
    — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of bellow
Verb
  • First, the Huskies mixed it up with some marching band members on the practice field outside of Huskie Stadium, jumping in on a routine and exchanging fight songs, with the players chanting, clapping and pumping their fists during their version.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This fanatical regime has been chanting death to America, death to Israel, for 47 years.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of chant

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“Chorus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chorus. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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