as in hymn
a religious song
fervently sang an anthem of praise to the Lord
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Recent Examples of anthem
The heart of the anthem does not change with the language.
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Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2025
Previously, there were no rules requiring the anthem to be played at any event.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
Brian Wilson passed away at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of feel-good pop anthems and groundbreaking studio techniques.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Even though her son doesn't enjoy her music that much, Aultman loves that her millennial mom anthem can bring a smile to so many people.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
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Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2025
Previously, there were no rules requiring the anthem to be played at any event.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
Brian Wilson passed away at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of feel-good pop anthems and groundbreaking studio techniques.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Even though her son doesn't enjoy her music that much, Aultman loves that her millennial mom anthem can bring a smile to so many people.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anthem
Noun
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Some family members called Obama's presence days later at a funeral service and his rendition of the hymn a poignant moment as the country grappled with the horror of people gunned down in church.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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The English cook and writer’s 2006 book is a heartfelt hymn for wonderful food and flavors, without hours spent toiling in the kitchen or overly formal settings.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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On Jewish holidays, the Hallel prayer is recited in Shul as a psalm of praise and thanksgiving and collective expression of gratitude for GDs miracles.—
Rafael James,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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We're bound by the same beliefs, the same psalms, and the same sacred pursuit of liberty.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
11 June 2025
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“Anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anthem. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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