national anthem
noun
: a song that praises a particular country and that is officially accepted as the country's song
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After most players left the field following the national anthem, White Sox pitchers Cam Booser and Fraser Ellard stood still with their caps over their chest as if the song was still going on.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
The second and slightly louder set occurred when his name was introduced shortly before the national anthem.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Highlights include the presentation of colors, keynote speakers, taps and a singing of the national anthem.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
The stadium held a pregame moment of silence and a choir from Rose’s high school in Cincinnati performed the national anthem.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
The second and slightly louder set occurred when his name was introduced shortly before the national anthem.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Highlights include the presentation of colors, keynote speakers, taps and a singing of the national anthem.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
The stadium held a pregame moment of silence and a choir from Rose’s high school in Cincinnati performed the national anthem.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for national anthem
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“National anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20anthem. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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