as in hymns
a religious song
sang carols at the Christmas Eve service
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to proclaim the glory of
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Recent Examples of carols
Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
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, 26 Feb. 2026
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
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
Rutter is especially known for his original Christmas music as well as his choral arrangements of Christmas carols, and the program included some of that repertoire.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
Best of all, chorus members remain after the concert to enjoy refreshments with the residents and lead sing-alongs of our favorite carols.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Or to sometimes instinctively mouth the words to Christmas carols the kids sang to him with tears or confusion in their eyes.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
In the year since its formation, the group has hosted two Christmas carols; held bi-weekly cleanups on Broadway; rallied residents to walk their dogs in the business corridor; weeded and placed new native plants at Promenade Park; encouraged the community to dine out on Broadway and more.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
Point spreads and moneylines ran constantly through my head, mingling with the omnipresent Christmas carols to create a strange backbeat to the holiday season.
—Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
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, 26 Feb. 2026
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
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
Rutter is especially known for his original Christmas music as well as his choral arrangements of Christmas carols, and the program included some of that repertoire.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
Best of all, chorus members remain after the concert to enjoy refreshments with the residents and lead sing-alongs of our favorite carols.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Or to sometimes instinctively mouth the words to Christmas carols the kids sang to him with tears or confusion in their eyes.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
In the year since its formation, the group has hosted two Christmas carols; held bi-weekly cleanups on Broadway; rallied residents to walk their dogs in the business corridor; weeded and placed new native plants at Promenade Park; encouraged the community to dine out on Broadway and more.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carols
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The arena filled with the sound of hymns, and the Mass featured Bible readings, Holy Communion and a homily.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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In a manner that feels prototypical of the plant’s subsequent valorization across other cultures, the cucumber makes an appearance in the Rigveda, an ancient collection of Sanskrit hymns belonging to the canonical Hindu tradition.—
Andrés Muedano,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As the crowd chants largely out of sight, heavy automatic gunfire can be heard for 15 uninterrupted seconds.—
Marin Scott,
NBC news,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Barmy Army chants restart as the England players partly walk over to applaud them.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
21 Dec. 2025
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Bumble and Bumble Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner Allure praises this shampoo and conditioner set from Bumble and Bumble that promises to produce thickness.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Allure praises this shampoo and conditioner set from Bumble and Bumble.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Recorded a few months after Dogs came out, Megacity Madness spotlights several of the album’s most potent feel-bad anthems.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
17 Mar. 2026
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Just before midnight, the masterful mashup duo, Loud Luxury took the stage with a rapid-fire mashup set that jumped between throwbacks and club anthems in unexpected combinations.—
Walaa Elsiddig,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2026
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Farley sings from a similar vocal register as Isbell.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2026
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The group sings it really well, and our lead is really very good.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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More than a saying, pura vida is a guiding philosophy that honors simplicity and sustainability, and celebrates the deep-rooted connection between people and their environment.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which Christians believe occurred three days after his crucifixion, according to the Bible.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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By weaving together songs, sounds, words, and visuals, Psalms gives audiences a real feel for the broader culture.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
27 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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Even though Saturn will test this relationship or agreement over the coming years, Venus’ trine to Jupiter on February 22 blesses the professional endeavors that are beginning around this time.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Honest words land softly as this Moon-Chiron trine blesses your 3rd House of Local Life, especially with Luna steadying your overall tone.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Carols.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carols. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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