Synonyms
Examples of raspy in a Sentence
Her voice was raspy from yelling so much.
overwork tends to make him raspy
Recent Examples on the Web
His unique blend of raspy yet smooth vocals and sugary bachata sounds sets him apart.
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 30 Aug. 2023
She was also known for her raspy voice and lightning-quick sense of humor.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 Feb. 2024
According to the Zach Bryan official website, Bryan is recognized for his raspy voice and a mix of classic folk and country music.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 25 Jan. 2024
Lately, Peso Pluma’s raspy twang seems to be everywhere.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2023
The Chicago rapper is a cynical but deeply passionate thinker whose raspy voice gives even the most bare details a sense of life-or-death urgency.
—Pitchfork, 11 Dec. 2023
Peso Pluma, undeniably the current face of regional Mexican music, has played a significant role in leading the genre’s seismic growth in the United States and beyond with his corridos, punctuated by his raspy vocals and a more modern sound, powered by guitars and brass instruments.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 8 Dec. 2023
But after a raspy yet rocky final note, Tiki was unmasked as Skid Row’s Sebastian Bach.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023
It’s got guitar, a raspy voice, a touch of brass and a whole lot of heart.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 5 Dec. 2023
Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 30 Aug. 2023
She was also known for her raspy voice and lightning-quick sense of humor.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 Feb. 2024
According to the Zach Bryan official website, Bryan is recognized for his raspy voice and a mix of classic folk and country music.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 25 Jan. 2024
Lately, Peso Pluma’s raspy twang seems to be everywhere.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2023
The Chicago rapper is a cynical but deeply passionate thinker whose raspy voice gives even the most bare details a sense of life-or-death urgency.
—Pitchfork, 11 Dec. 2023
Peso Pluma, undeniably the current face of regional Mexican music, has played a significant role in leading the genre’s seismic growth in the United States and beyond with his corridos, punctuated by his raspy vocals and a more modern sound, powered by guitars and brass instruments.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 8 Dec. 2023
But after a raspy yet rocky final note, Tiki was unmasked as Skid Row’s Sebastian Bach.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023
It’s got guitar, a raspy voice, a touch of brass and a whole lot of heart.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 5 Dec. 2023
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“Raspy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raspy. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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