as in hymn
a religious song
fervently sang an anthem of praise to the Lord
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Recent Examples of anthem
Loretta Lynn, a fellow Kentuckian, has her legacy’s imprint all over the raucous party anthem.
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Belting out a heartbreak anthem can be incredibly cathartic.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The commission is also organizing a playlist of musical anthems celebrating America, a tech expo to highlight innovation, and a series of concerts celebrating American composers, performers, musicians and dancers.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 6 July 2025
Babyface followed, leading the crowd on a journey through some of R&B’s most beloved anthems.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 5 July 2025
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Belting out a heartbreak anthem can be incredibly cathartic.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The commission is also organizing a playlist of musical anthems celebrating America, a tech expo to highlight innovation, and a series of concerts celebrating American composers, performers, musicians and dancers.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 6 July 2025
Babyface followed, leading the crowd on a journey through some of R&B’s most beloved anthems.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anthem
Noun
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Their journey continued to Caen and the Normandy region, and included a visit to the beaches and to the Normandy American Cemetery to sing our national anthem and hymns, and also to lay a wreath.—
Tom Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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The bill drew the most heated public protests of the legislative session, with protestors often shutting down committee meetings through reciting the Pledge of Allegiance or singing hymns.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
2 July 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 23 Jul. 2025.
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