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music video

American  

noun

  • music videos
    plural
  1. a commercial video featuring a performance of a popular song, often through a stylized dramatization by the performers with lip-syncing and special effects.


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The release lands about 40 years after the New Jersey-raised musician appeared in the music video for the popular song.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

In the music video for Ariana Grande’s latest single, “Petal” — the title track off her eighth album, released last week — viewer discretion is advised.

From Salon Aug. 8, 2026

Their worry escalated when Grande released a new music video for her album’s title track, “Petal,” last Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Fans have expressed growing concern for her health, particularly after Friday's release of a music video for "Petal" in which the pint-sized singer appears to have lost significant weight.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

A smooth, old-school R&B groove is playing in the background, and it makes this whole situation weird, as if this is a music video and Darius is the star and I'm just an extra.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

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