Synonyms of anthems

anthems

noun

plural of anthem

as in hymns

a religious song

fervently sang an anthem of praise to the Lord

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hymns
• psalms
• carols
• spirituals
• chorales
• canticles
• dirges
• requiems
• paeans
• hallelujahs
• masses
• oratorios
• threnodies
• processionals
• laments
• recessionals
• Gloria Patris

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of anthems

There are no fist-pumping anthems, blister-raising leads or Homme’s cool-AF braggadocio at play here. — Jason Pettigrew, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2026

Bryan echoing the Truckers is very good news, since their own rambunctious salad days eventually yielded some of this century’s best American anthems. — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026

During those international events, the anthems of both countries competing are played after the introduction of lineups before tipoff. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

The welcome ceremony also included a flyover by two B-1 bombers, platoons from each military service, and a presentation of the flags and anthems of both countries. — Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026

The welcome ceremony was also set to include a flyover by two B-1 bombers, flower presenters, platoons from each military service, and a presentation of the flags and anthems of both countries. — Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Not with hardcore perreo or the female empowerment anthems that have become her trademark, but with the vulnerability of a broken heart. — Leila Cobo, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026

Dolly Parton, the brilliant songwriter and beloved country singer who has died at age 80, wrote one of the great anthems of the American working class. — John Nichols, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2026

The musical features an original score by Christopher Nightingale, Josh Cohen and DJ Walde, drawing on protest anthems, pop, rock, disco and the Welsh choral tradition. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026