national anthem

noun

: a song that praises a particular country and that is officially accepted as the country's song

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Among them was Mia Hutchinson, sister of Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, who performed the national anthem before the outing began. — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Fireworks were launched from the cornfield during the national anthem, and Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber followed with his own big bang — a stalk shot to right on Twins starter Taj Bradley’s third pitch of the game. — Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

The actress is also making a name for herself in music, having performed the national anthem at numerous major events and released her debut EP, Dear Little Me, in 2025. — Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026

The national anthem then played, followed by sixteen long minutes of silence, as if in tribute to King Charles. — Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 11 Aug. 2026