anthems

plural of anthem

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of anthems The group known for their elaborate, glittery costumes, character makeup and bombastic rock anthems released some of its most successful albums during Frehley’s tenure, including 1977’s Love Gun and Alive II, both of which charted in the top 10 of the Billboard 200. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025 The film also has moments from the Crazy Horse, where Aguilera performs her anthems in a cabaret sequence. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025 Entertainment Weekly looks back on the acclaimed singer's discography, from her country origins to her latest pop anthems. Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025 Lainey Wilson's debut headlining set at Bridgestone Arena showcased five years of hits transformed into anthems and iconic moments. Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025 The alt-rock band was in fine form throughout the 90-minute, 18-song set which was chockful of soaring anthems dating back to the 2000s. George A. Paul, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025 Vie delivers a few of the most believable throwback anthems of the year. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025 On the menu for the first week of DWTS was a collection of Latin ballroom dances set to the contestants' personal anthems. Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025 Sabrina Carpenter wants to keep releasing pop anthems that keep her on the charts; Boeing wants to keep selling enough planes to stay in the S&P 500. Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anthems
Noun
  • History and messages were shared through field hymns and songs.
    Taylor Cassidy, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Attendees bowed their head in prayer and sang along to hymns, while posters of Kirk lined the seats.
    NBC News, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Revered by all three Abrahamic religions, the psalms were often recited, read, and sung in routine worship.
    Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Kretzmer-Seed felt strongly about the inclusion of psalms from the Hallel service as well as a Spanish-Portuguese prayer for those in captivity, which was originally written for victims of the Spanish Inquisition.
    Marla Brown Fogelman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025

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