as in hymns
a religious song
fervently sang an anthem of praise to the Lord
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Recent Examples of anthems
In addition, the anthems of each nation will not be played should any of the AINs take gold atop the podium for an event.
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Chris Sims, IndyStar, 6 Feb. 2026
The songs, by the female rock duo ARXX, make cathartic anthems of these grievances.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2026
If any of the athletes top the podium at the end of an event, their nations’ anthems won’t be played.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
And perhaps not much more needs to be said about where one of the most iconic anthems devoted to human kindness lands anew in the current American climate, although much could.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Hers was the kind of salt-of-the-earth family often celebrated in the anthems of The Homeland.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
During the events, roaring anthems from Lady Gaga, Rihanna, The Killers, Bad Bunny, Britney Spears and others are set to clips from Heated Rivalry.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
For their next concert, the VocalEssence choirs will recall the civil rights movement through anthems, spirituals and more.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
The crowd sings along to pulse-thumping anthems from Britney Spears, Charli XCX and Bad Bunny, with a Paramore sing-along thrown in for everyone’s inner emo babe.
—Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
Chris Sims, IndyStar, 6 Feb. 2026
The songs, by the female rock duo ARXX, make cathartic anthems of these grievances.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2026
If any of the athletes top the podium at the end of an event, their nations’ anthems won’t be played.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
And perhaps not much more needs to be said about where one of the most iconic anthems devoted to human kindness lands anew in the current American climate, although much could.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Hers was the kind of salt-of-the-earth family often celebrated in the anthems of The Homeland.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
During the events, roaring anthems from Lady Gaga, Rihanna, The Killers, Bad Bunny, Britney Spears and others are set to clips from Heated Rivalry.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
For their next concert, the VocalEssence choirs will recall the civil rights movement through anthems, spirituals and more.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
The crowd sings along to pulse-thumping anthems from Britney Spears, Charli XCX and Bad Bunny, with a Paramore sing-along thrown in for everyone’s inner emo babe.
—Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anthems
Noun
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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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The old Latin Mass features readings and hymns in Latin with the priest facing the altar, his back to the faithful in the pews.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Like a typical Catholic Mass, scriptures, psalms and gospels will be read and the Holy Communion will be given.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Psalms of the fifth century BC posited seventy years as the standard length of a human life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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During the Christmas holidays, children from the village comes to sing South Tyrolean carols in exchange for sweet treats, a local tradition that’s sort of like a South Tyrolean Halloween.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Onscreen, contestants raced to solve word puzzles, spinning the wheel of fortune and following clues about Christmas carols.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Anthems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anthems. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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