national anthem
noun
: a song that praises a particular country and that is officially accepted as the country's song
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At the First Baptist Church of Orlando on Sunday, Venezuelans celebrated, sang, prayed over their flag and gleefully chanted their national anthem — many through tears — for a nearly two-hour long vigil.
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Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
LeBron James took heat over the weekend after he was seen swinging his hips during the national anthem before the Los Angeles Lakers played the Sacramento Kings.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
His military salute to the flag during the national anthem got the attention of viewers who wondered whether presidents are supposed to do that.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Dec. 2025
Kelce was visibly emotional during the national anthem, rocking back and forth with his hand over his chest.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2025
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Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
LeBron James took heat over the weekend after he was seen swinging his hips during the national anthem before the Los Angeles Lakers played the Sacramento Kings.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
His military salute to the flag during the national anthem got the attention of viewers who wondered whether presidents are supposed to do that.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Dec. 2025
Kelce was visibly emotional during the national anthem, rocking back and forth with his hand over his chest.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2025
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“National anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20anthem. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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