1
as in ballad
a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment
she sang a little-known song for the talent show
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2
as in poem
a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect
the songs of Shakespeare
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4
as in dime
a very small sum of money
developers bought the land for a song
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as in poetry
writing that uses rhythm, vivid language, and often rhyme to provoke an emotional response
a hero honored in song and story
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Recent Examples of song
The song is a perfect blend of trap sonics with country melodies, held together by the two artists’ shared southern drawl.
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Vulture Editors, Vulture, 27 June 2025
The band’s members are heavily involved in writing their own songs.
—William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
While many may view the song as a sort of Beatles redux moment, Starkey swiftly pushed back on that notion.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
The Supreme Court justices declined to hear an appeal filed by Structured Asset Sales, a company owned by investment banker David Pullman, that owns a partial stake in Gaye’s 1973 song.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 June 2025
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Vulture Editors, Vulture, 27 June 2025
The band’s members are heavily involved in writing their own songs.
—William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
While many may view the song as a sort of Beatles redux moment, Starkey swiftly pushed back on that notion.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
The Supreme Court justices declined to hear an appeal filed by Structured Asset Sales, a company owned by investment banker David Pullman, that owns a partial stake in Gaye’s 1973 song.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for song
Noun
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Idols also shows how Yungblud’s bellow is tailor-made for cathartic ballads.—
Maura Johnston,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2025
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But Heart veers away from the Christian-college coffeehouse vibes and the stomping, whooping ballads of the debut album and the big hit.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
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These poems engage directly with memory, as well as both language and the act of making.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2025
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The recording used in the film is nearly as old as the poem itself, voiced in 1915 by actor Taylor Holmes.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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There’s a melancholy in the melody, but at the same time, the rap and vocals really pull out the raw emotion.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Michael Robinson heard the saxophone melody drifting toward his bus Wednesday and walked over to hear Damico Brown’s smooth jazz notes outside the Gary Metro Station.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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The American supertanker doesn’t turn on a dime, and the results of this year’s 3D chess will begin to resolve this summer and autumn.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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In addition, attendees received free rooms up to $654 per night, food and drinks and other perks on the charity’s dime.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2025
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Entries are welcome across a broad spectrum of formats, including but not limited to visual storytelling, experimental or documentary film, live or recorded performance, poetry, sound and music, fashion innovation, digital tools, choreography, multimedia, and social media campaigns.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
21 June 2025
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Writing: Try creative writing, poetry, journaling or blogging about topics that interest you and challenge your thinking.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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But there’s barely a trace of any geography in Oasis’ lyrics.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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The principal bedroom suite comes with its own dressing room, bathroom, and study—separated just enough to imagine lyrics or verses being scribbled in quiet moments.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
27 June 2025
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Some family members called Obama's presence days later at a funeral service and his rendition of the hymn a poignant moment as the country grappled with the horror of people gunned down in church.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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The English cook and writer’s 2006 book is a heartfelt hymn for wonderful food and flavors, without hours spent toiling in the kitchen or overly formal settings.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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Schwartz once made an experimental montage blending a Coca-Cola jingle with soundbites from Richard Nixon’s Watergate speeches, an evocative and surreal sonic collage that captured the contradictions of American life.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 June 2025
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Fans swapped old Snack Wrap ad jingles in Discord servers.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Song.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/song. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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