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tenor

[ten-er] / ˈtɛn ər /
NOUN
meaning, intent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
gist mood theme tone
STRONG
aim body burden core course current direction drift evolution inclination meat path pith purport purpose run sense stuff substance tendency trend way
WEAK
course of thought
NOUN
high male voice
Synonyms
STRONGEST
falsetto
STRONG
alto countertenor
Antonyms
WEAK
bass

Example Sentences

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As truth-telling victims, mezzo Michelle Mariposa was staunch and gentle as Rebecca Nurse while Nicholas Huff brought a vigorous, exciting tenor to Giles Corey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Despite the rally, markets show a defensive tenor and elevated volatility.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Shannon Crowley’s high soprano captured Bailey’s ditzy kindness; tenor Logan Wagner embodied José’s eager theater-kid ambition and insecurity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

The four soloists — soprano Pretty Yende, mezzo-soprano Sarah Saturnino, tenor SeokJong Baek and bass Nicholas Brownlee — were needfully robust and powerful.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

A tenor as overwhelming as anything Sansa Stark had ever felt filled her suddenly.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin