SONANT Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

sonant

adjective

Definition of sonant

as in vocal

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Adjective

The South London artist channels Disney soundtrack tropes into claustrophobic strings and drones, while a handful of vocal tracks hint darkly at real-world family drama.

— Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
Best Pop Solo Performance can be a space where the Recording Academy recognizes — and perhaps awards — artists with songs that truly connect with the world, regardless of vocal chops.

— Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of vocal

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The adoption curve is even more pronounced in China and East Asia, as noted in the Mozilla research.

— Kevin Korte, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Much of the balm’s immediate effect comes from moisture and emollience, which can temporarily make fine lines and hollows look less pronounced.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of pronounced

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How a spouse chooses to inhabit a highly visible but largely undefined role is visually articulated through their fashion.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
The specimen includes an articulated right arm with every bone preserved in place, from the shoulder down to the claws.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

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Sanders, who co-directed the original movie and voiced Stitch, reprised his voice-over role in the 2025 update.

— Justin Kroll, Deadline, 23 July 2025
Several cast members returned, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.

— Jordana Comiter, People.com, 24 May 2025

Definition of voiced

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For all their speed-to-market and trend obsessions, fashion companies struggle to update the systems and materials that go into their products, meaning churn reigns and improvements are consigned to that oft-uttered utopian destination known as ‘when there’s time’.

— Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Each line encourages a body to shift when uttered or even when read silently to oneself.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026

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