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
The high end can be a bit sharp with excessive sibilance on some recordings, but that’s my worst complaint.
From The Verge ● Sep. 7, 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
The deletions are tempting to a writer because they tighten up a sentence’s rhythm and avoid the ugly sibilance of which.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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