as in hymns
a religious song
the monks offered up a canticle at dawn on Easter morning
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Noun
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Festivities begin Friday night at the temple with hymns followed by fireworks.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
27 Oct. 2025 -
History and messages were shared through field hymns and songs.—
Taylor Cassidy,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Tutivillus, who totted up all the mistakes clergymen made when singing hymns or reciting psalms.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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Revered by all three Abrahamic religions, the psalms were often recited, read, and sung in routine worship.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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On those serve days, Williams would bring congregants out into the community, perhaps singing carols or working with crafts at a senior living home, helping a community member in need with housework, or cleaning a beach.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
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Visitors won’t experience any flashing lights, dancing elves or blaring carols.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Canticles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canticles. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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