sibilance

Example Sentences

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Burmese Days by George Orwell The sweet sibilance of the title alone makes this a compulsory choice.

From The Guardian • Jul. 10, 2019

In a quiet room, there’s a detectable measure of sibilance to the Be Live5 sound, but that tends to be the price you have to pay to get sound that’s enjoyable in noisier environs.

From The Verge • Aug. 21, 2018

Mr. Lucci gives Gross immense dignity without shrinking at all from his flamboyance; he italicizes italics and turns sibilance into music.

From New York Times • May 6, 2018

Beyond his singular enunciation, complete with seductive sibilance and unbelievably extended "oooohs", his explanations were vibrant, rich in detail and meticulously researched.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2015

Orr snickered with a slight, mucid sibilance and turned back to his work, squatting.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller