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tremulous

[trem-yuh-luhs] / ˈtrɛm yə ləs /




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In the memoir, Ms. Dunham traces the struggles of her adult life—fame, illness, addiction—with touching emphasis on the early tremulous excitements of becoming well-known: the affirmation, the freebies, the invitations to glittering events.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

“Every single day I was on it, all day long,” the Chico, Calif., woman said Thursday, her voice tremulous and her cheeks flushed to the color of her rose maxi dress.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Odell's voice, which tends towards the tremulous, thrums with emotional resonance, gently underscored by brushed drums and swelling strings.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2025

“History Books,” the title track from the band’s first album in nine years, is big-hearted freeway rock, made ascendent by frontman Brian Fallon and Springsteen’s tremulous harmonies.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2023

“It means we’re on your side,” says a tremulous voice behind me.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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