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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Recent Examples of lullaby
Natalie Maher, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2018
Akilah Sailers, Essence, 5 Apr. 2025
When Lakan goes to the brothel, he is allowed to hear the sound of Fengxian’s lullaby from the annex where she is kept.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
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Verb
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
Noun
Caring for ourselves and each other is a radical act of refusal, one brimming with a tricky little revolution just behind our eyelids, in our bedrooms, our lullabies, our dreams, our stillness, our get-togethers, and our morning pages.
—Akilah Sailers, Essence, 5 Apr. 2025
When Lakan goes to the brothel, he is allowed to hear the sound of Fengxian’s lullaby from the annex where she is kept.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lullaby
Verb
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Visitors might at first be lulled into thinking the space is simply a chic apartment with a design studio tucked into the living space.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Although there were promising deposits in the United States, China flooded the market, dropping prices and lulling companies into purchasing Chinese minerals.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Or the until-now-untapped viral potential of Celine Dion’s power ballad.—
Francesca Street,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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That initial wave of symbolism was heavily seen during the final ballad as the Statue of Liberty’s head emerged shielded by a mask.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Congo and Rwanda hope the involvement of the United States -- and the incentive of major investment if there's enough security for U.S. companies to work safely in east Congo -- will calm the fighting and militia violence that have defied peacekeeping and negotiation since the mid-1990s.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2025
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The company’s prospects remain unclear, but newly named CEO Ivan Espinosa calmed the waters somewhat, instilling new confidence in dealers and revealing a handful of upcoming vehicles to the public recently.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Eventually, Holman summoned everyone to the table and began his spoken word serenade with tales of New York, Kentucky, and Jewish identity.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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The Brazilian coastal metropolis has world-famous beaches worth singing serenades about—and many musicians have.—
Joel Balsam,
AFAR Media,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For many visitors, relaxing with a soothing cup of tea has become a favorite pastime while traveling for business or pleasure.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The massage gun uses Theragun's gentle level of percussive massage therapy – perfect for those who prefer a milder, soothing massage that still provides relief.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Behind these men is a chorus of pronatal activists desperate to kickstart a baby boom.—
Seyward Darby,
Vogue,
3 May 2025
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Quavo flips the title into a catchy chorus over the thumping trap production, which was a Migos specialty during the ATL trio’s prime.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Forethought underpins the crucial balance between execution speed and staying composed and under control.—
Ryan Lahti,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Metal benches are also lighter than benches composed solely of wood.—
Megan Newton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2025
Verb
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The guys in little old Baltimore were quieting the big guns in New York and Boston.—
Julian Baron,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2025
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Winning Game 5 on Tuesday at home would quiet a lot of doubters.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Lullaby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lullaby. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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