1. plural of tenor: male singers with voices in the highest normal adult male range
Usage: music
2. plural of tenor: the general character, nature, or meaning of something
Usage: formal

Examples

• The opera featured three talented tenors in the leading roles.
• Both tenors hit the high notes perfectly during rehearsal.
• The choir director auditioned several tenors for the Christmas concert.
• The tenors of their speeches suggested growing concern about the economy.
• We need to understand the tenors of these legal documents before signing.
• The tenors of the meeting changed dramatically after the announcement.