national anthem
noun
: a song that praises a particular country and that is officially accepted as the country's song
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Other musical acts will take the stage, including Charlie Puth, who will sing the national anthem, and Green Day, who will perform during the opening ceremony.
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Just before the national anthem, fans will see a 30-second commercial for Sazerac's Traveller Whiskey, the brand that Stapleton co-created with Buffalo Trace master distiller Harlen Wheatley.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
Charlie Puth will sing the national anthem at Super Bowl 2026.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
But that’s just a side show, the real entertainment (besides the game) is the half-time entertainment, the national anthem singers, and the opening musical acts.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Just before the national anthem, fans will see a 30-second commercial for Sazerac's Traveller Whiskey, the brand that Stapleton co-created with Buffalo Trace master distiller Harlen Wheatley.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
Charlie Puth will sing the national anthem at Super Bowl 2026.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
But that’s just a side show, the real entertainment (besides the game) is the half-time entertainment, the national anthem singers, and the opening musical acts.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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 9 Feb. 2026.
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