as in to lull
to free from distress or disturbance
reclining peacefully on the deck, lullabied by the gentle motion of the ship
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as in ballad
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Recent Examples of lullaby
Anna Chan, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
The combination of fatigue, meditation, and sheer time on the trail makes for one heck of a backcountry lullaby.
—Kade Krichko, Outside Online, 22 July 2025
Natalie Maher, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2018
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Verb
This is far from the first time the lullaby brand has taken on music by major musical artists.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
The combination of fatigue, meditation, and sheer time on the trail makes for one heck of a backcountry lullaby.
—Kade Krichko, Outside Online, 22 July 2025
Noun
The original is lullaby-like in its simple softness and was fittingly featured in Richard Linklater's epic 2014 film Boyhood.
—Natalie Maher, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lullaby
Verb
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To this day, the cooing and mutter of pigeons can lull me into a space of deep enjoyment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
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Platforms had lulled users into complacent dependency, then sealed off the exits, revealing themselves as extractive monopolies.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Swift is known for her devastating track five ballads.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The wedding ballads can wait; this nasty jam should still get the dancefloor packed in the meantime.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Not nearly as greasy as a true balm, but richer than your typical face cream, this drugstore darling instantly soothes dry, chapped skin with the help of emollient shea butter, moisturizing vitamin B5, and calming madecassoside (a derivative of our fave, Centella asiastica, or cica for short).—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Accent the backyard decor with calming shades of brown, gold, and orange.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And for those more interested in Mulaney’s musical stylings, the MLB graciously posted the below clip of his seventh inning stretch serenade.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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Write a love letter, send flowers, or serenade that special person.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Best Teether Made from 100% food-grade, BPA-free silicone, these teething toys are perfect for infants who are looking for a way to soothe tender gums.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Amazon has a reliable quilt that comes in dozens of colors, from a soothing light blue to a bright autumn orange.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Elmquist and the crew also developed an instrumental break built around baritone guitar after the second chorus to set up the bridge.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
8 Oct. 2025
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Allie Light, the producer, director and editor who won an Oscar for her work on In the Shadow of the Stars, a 1991 feature documentary about chorus members of the San Francisco Opera, has died.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Across five starts, Thiaw has been quietly composed.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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During setup, NordLocker generates a 25-character recovery key, composed of numbers and capital letters, and advises you to store it in a secure location.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At first, the army did bring order to the streets and quieted public protests.—
Time,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Highly rated and selling fast on Amazon, these Beats headphones deliver quality audio, with a noise-canceling setting that helps quiet your surroundings.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Lullaby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lullaby. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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