as in hymn
a religious song
fervently sang an anthem of praise to the Lord
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Recent Examples of anthem
Johnson doesn’t listen to pop anthems all the time.
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Jared Weiss, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Kelly Clarkson is set to open the show with SZN4 performing the anthem.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
Bingo Loco is an interactive game night filled with dance competitions, lip sync battles, prizes, comedy hosts and DJs playing throwback anthems from the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
The song became her anthem – and the world's – with over 200 covers in more than 20 different languages.
—Elisha Brown, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
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Jared Weiss, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Kelly Clarkson is set to open the show with SZN4 performing the anthem.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
Bingo Loco is an interactive game night filled with dance competitions, lip sync battles, prizes, comedy hosts and DJs playing throwback anthems from the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
The song became her anthem – and the world's – with over 200 covers in more than 20 different languages.
—Elisha Brown, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anthem
Noun
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The dramatic arc of the film’s first half — filled with the ecstasy of God’s embrace and the agony of imprisonment — is told through musical numbers, adapted from the Shakers’ ecstatic worship, dance, hymns, and music (watch the video above to learn more).—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Christmas hymn was originally intended for a choir with a string quartet, percussion and piano, but Amato picked out a solo piano version of the piece written by musician Dan Forrest.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Each song presents a lyrical tapestry that carries messages from God, frequently drawing upon references to biblical psalms.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
26 Nov. 2025
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Muir read a psalm for protection and remarked on how journalists write the first draft of history while often covering trying events within the community.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
19 Nov. 2025
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“Anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anthem. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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