Examples of alt-pop in a Sentence

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Lounge access can be purchased as an upgrade on a per-ticket basis starting with the April 29 show of electronic duo Bob Moses and alt-pop trio Cannons. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026 The 21-year-old alt-pop artist, identified as David Burke of Houston, was arrested in Los Angeles last Thursday following a seven-month period of public speculation surrounding the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was first reported missing in 2024. Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026 Chilling case Los Angeles County prosecutors are expected to announce today whether criminal charges will be filed against alt-pop artist d4vd in connection with a 14-year-old girl’s death. Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026 Hathaway’s character is an alt-pop superstar in the vein of Gaga and Lana Del Rey, with a dash of Lorde. Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for alt-pop

Word History

Etymology

by shortening

First Known Use

1994, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of alt-pop was in 1994

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“Alt-pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alt-pop. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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