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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

Two Olympic cauldrons were lit - one in Milan and the other in Cortina - with Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli performing a rousing rendition of Nessun Dorma as the torch entered the San Siro.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

I was struck by the different, distinctive coughs—bass, baritone, and tenor.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French