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microphone

[mahy-kruh-fohn] / ˈmaɪ krəˌfoʊn /
NOUN
instrument that transforms sound waves into electric currents
Synonyms
STRONGEST
mic mike
STRONG
WEAK


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He wore a microphone in the locker room and allowed me to give readers a behind-the-scenes look.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

The cosplayer, who breathed heavily into the microphone à la the movie villain, was formally called to the podium by the name Darth Vader.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

So when Burnham decided to break with tradition and make his inaugural address Monday accompanied by only a minimalist microphone stand, a vocal faction of the electorate worried they’d lose more than the lectern.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

During a dance class for the prisoners, a crew of rappers took over the microphone and began freestyling.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

“How did you do that?” asked Molly, just as Anat’s curly-haired friend rushed forward to take the microphone.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

As they continued into their first set of songs, it became apparent that the volume on their microphones was a bit low, leaving lyrics drowned in the rest of the mix.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

Zito has been in touch with park technicians near his home, noting they are sitting with microphones and equipment to capture sonic readings.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

He and fellow pundits Joe Hart and Micah Richards swapped their microphones for oars and took to the Hudson River in New York.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

The appeal of these models is hands-free cameras and built-in speakers and microphones.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

Then Constantin and the Russian girl interpreter and the whole bunch of black and white and yellow men arguing down there behind their labeled microphones seemed to move off at a distance.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath




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