Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for canorous
Adjective
  • Finest City Brass & Percussion, a symphonic brass ensemble of 25-30 musicians, will perform new music for brass instruments and orchestral music adapted for large brass ensembles.
    Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Following the addition of Lodge (as well as new guitarist and singer Justin Hayward), the band took a turn towards more symphonic, progressive and psychedelic rock.
    Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • On October 10th, Questlove was honored with the third annual Peabody Trailblazer Award, recognizing specifically his work as a musical archivist, documentarian, and cultural steward.
    Essence, Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The Billboard Hall of Fame Award celebrates a career that extends beyond musical performance and takes into account the incredible influence the recipient enjoys as an artist globally in multiple fields, according to a press release.
    Griselda Flores, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • But the whole album is a pretty great example of melodic rock.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Both songs appear to be passionate ballads by the two impressive vocalists, with Erivo lending her melodic riff to Dorothy’s iconic line.
    Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • On a recent Tuesday evening inside Michigan's largest synagogue, a couple of singers took the stage as a piano player opened with a melodious intro.
    Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Her natural and melodious style, so swift and unpretentious, bears death and danger on its wings.
    Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
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“Canorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canorous. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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