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Recent Examples of belter
The former is a 92-proof belter that hums with a choir of cinnamon, cocoa, and maple syrup.
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Brad Japhe, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
Big Mama Thornton had a massive hit in 1952 with this R&B belter, the first hit from the legendary writing team of Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2024
Her first goal was a belter taken from midfield, and the second was scored on the counterattack.
Shayna Ward, Oakland Tech wrestling: Ward, a junior, was the runner-up at the CIF state 120-pound wrestling championship.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024
The show’s formula, designed to draw in viewers across generational lines, featured rock groups like the Who and Jefferson Airplane and established stars like belter Kate Smith and jazz singer Mel Torme.
—Fred A. Bernstein, Washington Post, 27 Dec. 2023
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Brad Japhe, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
Big Mama Thornton had a massive hit in 1952 with this R&B belter, the first hit from the legendary writing team of Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2024
Her first goal was a belter taken from midfield, and the second was scored on the counterattack.
Shayna Ward, Oakland Tech wrestling: Ward, a junior, was the runner-up at the CIF state 120-pound wrestling championship.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024
The show’s formula, designed to draw in viewers across generational lines, featured rock groups like the Who and Jefferson Airplane and established stars like belter Kate Smith and jazz singer Mel Torme.
—Fred A. Bernstein, Washington Post, 27 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belter
Noun
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Musicians including psych rocker Damon Krukowski and power pop songster Ted Leo have taken to X to blast out their support.—
Caitlin Harrington,
WIRED,
6 Oct. 2023
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Nevertheless, the songster’s rise to stardom is mystifying.—
Quartz,
Quartz,
25 Nov. 2022
Noun
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The Japanese singer, songwriter, and composer splotches ethereal electronics and vaporous keys across Luminescent Creatures, drawing the listener into minimal compositions with a voice attuned to every inch of space in the recording and when to leave it eerily unfilled.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
28 Feb. 2025
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In the early 1960s, singer Bing Crosby purchased a Bay Area estate as a surprise for his wife Kathryn, according to Sotheby’s International Realty.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That's because the venerable vocalist and pianist, who died Feb. 24 at the age of 88 in New York, never actually set a date with the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, the organization said Monday in a social media post that paid tribute to Flack.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Pirouette is described as a somewhat pop-indebted piece of work, with vocalist Cole Haden channeling childhood heroes like Britney Spears and Mariah Carey.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Seychelles warblers are socially monogamous, meaning that a male and female form a long-term pair bond over a long period of time, usually several mating seasons or even whole lifetimes.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
26 Nov. 2024
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Share [Findings] Cocaine trafficking was found to threaten the golden-cheeked warbler.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper's Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The episode kicked off with a performance of the Frank Sinatra classic, which resident crooner Robin Thicke started before finalists Ant, Coral, and Paparazzo dropped in to take over.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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The dichotomy of his life — between hardened gang member and soulful crooner — was on display during his occasional stints in the county jail system, according to Townsend, a former Rollin’ 20s Bloods member, now executive director of a gang intervention nonprofit, 2nd Call.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The legendary songstress, whose velvety voice redefined soul and R&B, remains an enduring icon of elegance, emotion, and artistry.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
24 Feb. 2025
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Parents recently had the opportunity to speak with Grammy-winning songstress and new mom, Ashanti about her latest film project, her parenting journey, and how becoming a mom has expanded her desire to help others, especially women and families.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Belter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belter. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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