How to Use vocal in a Sentence

vocal

1 of 2 adjective
  • She is a vocal critic of the new law.
  • He was very vocal in his criticism of me.
  • The family band won a CMA Award for vocal group of the year in 1967.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Ryan Gosling is giving his vocal chords a rest in The Fall Guy.
    Scott Huver, Peoplemag, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Keller’s been vocal about fixing the problem for years.
    Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Somebody tells me to go get a Botox shot directly into the vocal chords to stop the spasms.
    Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Young was on vocal rest at the session and only able to whistle the vocal melody.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Both Swift and Hargitay have been vocal about their love of cats.
    Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Plaza has long been vocal about her love of all things spooky, and even wrote a children's book called The Legend of the Christmas Witch.
    Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Almost all the politicians that were vocal about the project at the beginning are now no longer in office.
    Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2023
  • When the energy was at its lowest, India took his spot at the top step of the dugout and became more vocal.
    The Enquirer, 5 July 2023
  • Those friends are now among the most vocal advocates for his release.
    Emma Burrows, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2024
  • That included a run to a tie for 15th at the Portland Classic in front of a group of vocal supporters.
    Jodom, oregonlive, 30 Aug. 2023
  • He is expected to finish games and is already a vocal leader in the bullpen.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Miller has been vocal about a desire to do a fourth live special for ABC, featuring Maude.
    Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Hadley is a staunch maximalist and vocal opponent of the Open Floor Plan.
    Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 26 Jan. 2023
  • The song earned her a Grammy nom for record of the year, as well as another best female vocal rock performance nod.
    Erin Nyren, Variety, 26 July 2023
  • Since the start of the series, many viewers have been vocal on social media about wanting a romance between the two.
    Julia MacCary, Variety, 2 Feb. 2023
  • But some Democrats in Congress have recently grown more vocal in the criticism of those sales.
    Michael Riley Bloomberg News (tns), Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2023
  • The doctors warned Rodgers about some serious risks, given that the procedure site was close to his vocal chords.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 27 Sep. 2023
  • To their credit, guild leaders have been vocal and consistent in their message to members and to the public.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 July 2023
  • The idea was that a higher share of revenues would convince some First Nations groups to become vocal supporters of oil and gas projects.
    Amy Westervelt, The New Republic, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Mata-Rubio has been vocal about her frustration with the local government in the wake of the shooting.
    Hannah Prince, ABC News, 27 July 2023
  • The rapper has been on this journey since last year and has also been vocal about his inspiration.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Russia and Israel’s relations have already been strained by the war, and Mr. Putin has emerged as a vocal critic of Israel.
    Victoria Kim, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Miko’s sweet vocal qualities and the powerful song combine in a wonderful blend of sweet and spicy.
    Billboard Japan, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2024
  • His most radical allies are more vocal, but their aims and his are largely in sync, critics say.
    Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Though this creamy dill-forward condiment has its fair share of naysayers, ranch fans are a passionate, vocal bunch.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Fans criticizing the vocal quality of Rio’s verse may not realize it was recorded from a jail phone.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Tom Holland’s longtime partner Zendaya has been vocal about this issue.
    Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
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vocal

2 of 2 noun
  • To me, her vocal, the story of the song, the melody, the lyrics, that is the DNA of the thing.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The bass was too loud, the echo on the vocals too extreme.
    Tom Breihan, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2023
  • But here’s the thing about those Gap Band records: For the most part, Wilson’s vocals were first takes.
    Elahe Izadi, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Chanel Haynes did a stellar job on the background vocals.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2023
  • The Queen of Soul’s more energetic vocal is a great match for the jumpy rhythms of the song’s tricky 11/8 sections.
    Al Shipley, SPIN, 9 Feb. 2023
  • But as more students pulled out their phones, the taunts from the most vocal of the three took a more menacing turn.
    Rich Schapiro, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2023
  • While the performance is off the cuff, Bleu shows a pop vocal is within his range.
    al, 1 Mar. 2023
  • The classic took best R&B song and best R&B performance by a duo or group with vocal.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 5 Feb. 2023
  • Ryan Gosling is putting his vocals — and buff physique — on full display in Barbie.
    Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 10 July 2023
  • The theme song was cranked out in 2½ hours, and Wasserman said Haim told him that Fox went crazy over it and that the recording with his vocals would be on the show.
    Chaz Kangas, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2023
  • At the time, Susie and Pake were lending their background vocals to Reba.
    Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 12 Feb. 2024
  • The show’s comic structure only works when the vocals blow the audience out of the water.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2023
  • The band first got together in 1989 with Lynch on lead vocals and upright bass.
    Vulture, 23 Dec. 2023
  • Her vocals are cool as lake water, the production light like a spring breeze.
    Pitchfork, 12 Dec. 2023
  • The song missed the depth of Mercury’s vocals, but full credit to Taylor and Lambert for giving it a go.
    Brad Auerbach, SPIN, 15 Nov. 2023
  • The singer and her late husband Keith Godchaux joined the group in the fall of 1971, she on backing vocals and he on piano.
    Erin Osmon, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2023
  • His unique blend of raspy yet smooth vocals and sugary bachata sounds sets him apart.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 30 Aug. 2023
  • But even when a lead vocal came up slightly short, the group’s trademark harmonies kept the music aloft.
    Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2024
  • The higher-register brass, strings, and vocals are bright and maintain their prominence in the mix.
    PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Again, moderate volume levels are the way to go since the DSP steps back to let the full dynamics of the drums and vocals come through.
    PCMAG, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Jones then joins in for her soulful vocals as the two artists sing to each other and harmonize on the chorus.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023
  • The artist’s vocals don’t appear on the track until its closing moments.
    Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2024
  • The various vocals on the track are generally clear, though the bass depth overwhelms the mix at times.
    PCMAG, 26 Jan. 2024
  • There are obvious echoes of the singer’s legendary father in his vocals, both in terms of tone and phrasing.
    The Arizona Republic, 25 Feb. 2024
  • Jack Antonoff’s band released the song, featuring guest vocals from Lana Del Rey, last month.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 7 Dec. 2023
  • The instruments jump, the vocals pop in the mix, the rekindled, raw energy is apparent.
    Bobby Olivier, SPIN, 20 Oct. 2023
  • There were chemistry, smooth vocals and an infectious beat, and it was laid down in a single take.
    Kim Bellware, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2023
  • If the model insists on adding some sort of vocals, maybe the next version will have more discernible language.
    Emilia David, The Verge, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Keith and Combs trade lines on the mixtape version, with Diffie's original vocals interspersed throughout.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
  • The songstress has already established a legacy rooted in her captivating vocals and songwriting, both as a soloist and band member of Fleetwood Mac.
    Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024

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