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as in poems
a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect
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as in songs
a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment
the guitarist sang a gentle lyric while playing
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Recent Examples of lyrics
Her borderland upbringing in El Paso has also shaped her Spanglish lyrics.
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Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The letters consist of scripts, shot lists and lyrics.
—Kara Frame, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
At press time, the company is readying its forthcoming stage adaptation of Imitation of Life, set for a Shed premiere with music and lyrics by Legend.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026
An army of amateur online sleuths has been parsing Burke’s lyrics, interviews and social media posts for clues, and the case has resulted in headlines in publications from the Los Angeles Times to the New York Post.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Her lyrics declared independence from clingy lovers and assorted social expectations, often through analogies inspired by technology.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
The material feels like a good fit for dark pop queen Eilish, known for her soulful and introspective lyrics and songs.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Scott has signed an amicus brief addressed to the Supreme Court stating that James Broadnax had his First Amendment rights violated when Broadnax's rap lyrics were introduced as evidence in his sentencing for a pair of 2008 murders.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Gomez reflected on how time has changed those lyrics.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The letters consist of scripts, shot lists and lyrics.
—Kara Frame, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
At press time, the company is readying its forthcoming stage adaptation of Imitation of Life, set for a Shed premiere with music and lyrics by Legend.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026
An army of amateur online sleuths has been parsing Burke’s lyrics, interviews and social media posts for clues, and the case has resulted in headlines in publications from the Los Angeles Times to the New York Post.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Her lyrics declared independence from clingy lovers and assorted social expectations, often through analogies inspired by technology.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
The material feels like a good fit for dark pop queen Eilish, known for her soulful and introspective lyrics and songs.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Scott has signed an amicus brief addressed to the Supreme Court stating that James Broadnax had his First Amendment rights violated when Broadnax's rap lyrics were introduced as evidence in his sentencing for a pair of 2008 murders.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Gomez reflected on how time has changed those lyrics.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lyrics
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Over the years, more than 11,000 inscriptions have been found across the city, ranging from political commentary and love declarations to sporting slogans, jokes, and poems.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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Across Pompeii, over 11,000 inscriptions have been found, including political commentary, love declarations, sporting slogans, jokes, and poems — the graffiti of its time, almost like an ancient Reddit board.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Where Beyoncé added poetic interludes between songs, in Songs from the Hole, the audience learns about Jacobs' story and how his music spiritually liberates him while simultaneously being among the reasons officials cited for not granting him parole.—
Kara Frame,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
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Drug Church usually drop songs about down-on-their luck kids, blue collar strivers, and jealous folks intent on dragging their compatriots down.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2026
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One fan’s decision to belt out power ballads instead of just screaming during Stanford’s free throws at the ACC Tournament has turned into the most shareable fan moment heading into March Madness.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Born into an Ecuadorian-Guatemalan family, Southern California’s Trish Toledo first began signing cumbias and ballads before falling head-over-heels for the timeless pop, R&B and soul recordings from the ’60s and ’70s.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Next to him, his little brother Aidan Raya-García, 17, helped with back-up vocals.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2026
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Produced by Haze and The Rudeboyz, the song is a modern-day reggaetón track fused with hard-hitting perreo melodies backed by Calderón and Álvarez’s melodious vocals.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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Instead, the words written in her autobiography served as the guide for the two-hour service filled with hymns and scriptures, as Christ Episcopal Church rector Father Jonathan Archer read a passage from the book which was published in 2000 during her memorial on Friday.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Accompanied by ringing bells, ethereal music and chanting hymns, the priests gracefully moved their arms in unison, holding up various flaming brass lamps during the 45-minute serene and powerful ritual.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Lyrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lyrics. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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