chanteys

variants or chanties or shanties
plural of chantey

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chanteys
Noun
  • Brown-Cepeda, who is from northern Manhattan and has family in the Dominican Republic, said the plaza is known as a source of joy, where people dance to heart-wrenching ballads of bachata artists and upbeat accordions of regional Dominican music.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
  • But the emotional disconnect is impossible to overcome in a show that's almost entirely sentimental ballads.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Begin by pitching your songs to smaller, independent playlists or by contacting curators directly.
    Justin Grome, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Getting your songs featured on playlists—whether curated by Spotify editors or created by users—can significantly increase your streams and introduce your music to new listeners.
    Justin Grome, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The storied manufacturer faced criticism for what many saw as slipping standards on its production lines in recent years.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Many licensed operators were accepting of higher costs to meet rigorous health, environmental, and business standards.
    John Murn, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Chanteys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chanteys. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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