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microphone

[mahy-kruh-fohn] / ˈmaɪ krəˌfoʊn /
NOUN
instrument that transforms sound waves into electric currents
Synonyms
STRONGEST
mic mike
STRONG
WEAK


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At an evening reception, Macron took to the microphone and Pashinyan to the drums for a rendition of "La Boheme", the 1965 classic by the late Charles Aznavour, a singer beloved in both countries.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The reported spending angered locals like Michael Gagin, who stepped to the microphone at Town Hall to give leaders a piece of his mind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Partway through his spiel, Burns activated the speaker on his iPhone and held it to the microphone so the president could address the crowd.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

“Four days,” Steyer said when he finally took the microphone.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Anat nudged her way to the front, spent half a second choosing a song, and claimed the microphone.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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