R&B
Americanabbreviation
Example Sentences
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Iceman is more rap and hip-hop focused, Habibti leans more towards R&B, while Maid of Honour is dance music-inspired.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
The 17-year-old's track, Regarde! mixes elements of pop and R&B with a stunning operatic vocal.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Still, at the end of the year, the data company Luminate reported that current R&B and hip-hop listening was down 12.2%.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Take your pick from country, R&B, jazz, rap, pop, love duets and more.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
Before Khalil, I planned to cold-shoulder Chris with a sting more powerful than a nineties R&B breakup song.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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