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tenor

[ten-er] / ˈtɛn ər /


NOUN
high male voice
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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The very human tone and tenor of messages – particularly on WhatsApp where text is so often a substitute for in the moment verbal conversation – is likely to stand out.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

His muscular tone, rhythmic attack and roaming improvisational style set him apart and inspired several generations of tenor saxophonists, including John Coltrane, Joe Henderson and Branford Marsalis.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

There is a big moment coming in the next 24 hours: for Wes Streeting, deciding to go for it or not, and the tone and tenor of any launch that he is planning.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Given the tenor of the times, this may be the most appropriate way to mark this national anniversary.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

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

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




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