as in hymns
a religious song
fervently sang an anthem of praise to the Lord
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Recent Examples of anthems
Lulu, whose big numbers are anthems of empowerment and friendship, is given room to really shine in this show, and Abraham does.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
Arranged and produced by the artist herself along with her husband and guitarist, Paolo Carta, the song showcases a more provocative and refreshing side of the Italian superstar, better known in the Spanish-speaking world for her pop anthems and romantic ballads.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
While the weary court composer is buried in the bureaucracy of state music, teaching scores of pupils, serving on endless committees and composing anthems and choral pieces, Mozart is dashing off works of startling originality while acting like a complete goofball.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Longtime fans who adore her babymaker R&B anthems may be initially disappointed with the musical eclecticism.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
In addition, the anthems of each nation will not be played should any of the AINs take gold atop the podium for an event.
—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
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
Arranged and produced by the artist herself along with her husband and guitarist, Paolo Carta, the song showcases a more provocative and refreshing side of the Italian superstar, better known in the Spanish-speaking world for her pop anthems and romantic ballads.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
While the weary court composer is buried in the bureaucracy of state music, teaching scores of pupils, serving on endless committees and composing anthems and choral pieces, Mozart is dashing off works of startling originality while acting like a complete goofball.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Longtime fans who adore her babymaker R&B anthems may be initially disappointed with the musical eclecticism.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
In addition, the anthems of each nation will not be played should any of the AINs take gold atop the podium for an event.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anthems
Noun
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Instead, the words written in her autobiography served as the guide for the two-hour service filled with hymns and scriptures, as Christ Episcopal Church rector Father Jonathan Archer read a passage from the book which was published in 2000 during her memorial on Friday.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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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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Revisit our review of Paul Simon’s last album, Seven Psalms.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Each year, Music Hall fills with twinkling lights, the sound of nostalgic carols and the joy of thousands of audience members at Holiday Pops.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Feb. 2026
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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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