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noun

ˈhim How to pronounce hymn (audio)
Definition of hymnnext
1
as in anthem
a religious song our Sunday church services always open with a hymn

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2
as in tribute
a formal expression of praise the documentary on the Shakers is essentially a hymn to the simple life

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hymn

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verb

as in to praise
to proclaim the glory of during the honeymoon following the inauguration, newspaper articles seemed to hymn the president's every move

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Recent Examples of hymn
Noun
In the southernmost car, dozens press together and sway in their prayer shawls to the hymns of the morning service. — Ben Corn, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Sep. 2026 One of the entrants for the Festival Poems had been a sham Wordsworthian hymn to the poor flowers. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
Happiness, as hymned in these renditions, would never be won easily. — Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025 His own work reflects a lifelong love of reading in many genres, and his books brim with the testimonies of poets, artists, and mystics who hymn the delights of sentience. — Nick Romeo, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2023 See All Example Sentences for hymn
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hymn
  1. anthem
  2. tribute
  3. praise
  4. psalm
  5. citation
  6. celebrate
  7. commendation
  8. bless
Noun
  • Related Stories Olivia Rodrigo has become one of music’s most iconic voices, and turns heartbreak and growing pains into generational anthems.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Two weeks after OutKick first asked why the teams were leaving the floor for the anthem, the WNBA, NBA and both teams’ front offices still have not answered our questions.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of anthem
Noun
  • Jovovich shared the photo as part of a tribute to Ever while celebrating her oldest daughter’s 19th birthday.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Each night will feature a set of fan favorites and greatest hits, as well as the touching tributes to late drummer/lyricist Neil Peart that have been a moving staple of the band’s ongoing Fifty Something tour.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of tribute
Verb
  • Trump praised O’Donnell’s positions on border security, taxes, and small businesses.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The MobLand actor was very diplomatic in his answer, generously praising the field of young stars who are up for the part.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of praise
Noun
  • During a recent morning visit, large groups of Jewish worshippers circumambulated the holy site under close police guard, singing psalms at full volume and openly praying.
    — Ilan Ben Zion, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Psalm 23 is numbered Psalm 22 in the Greek Septuagint and Latin Vulgate because of differences in how the psalms are divided and numbered.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of psalm
Noun
  • The cameras detect vehicles that break the law by passing the school buses when the stop sign and lights are flashing, capturing video evidence that is then reviewed by citation officers before a citation is issued.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026
  • In Portage, school resource officers now review the footage to see whether a citation is warranted.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of citation
Verb
  • For the last five decades, the CZMA has been celebrated as a bipartisan co-management framework that gave coastal and Great Lakes states the power to review and object to federal projects that affect their shorelines.
    — Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In her new role, Danielle will help celebrate her aunt's life and accomplishments while offering a personal perspective on the woman behind the music, according to a press release announcing the appointment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of celebrate
Noun
  • Everyone applauded politely when Joontos collected its Bib Gourmand, and when Aseeb and Myazu received commendations.
    — Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • In appreciation of his efforts, he has been given a commendation from the Metropolitan Police and has received three Parliamentary awards.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of commendation
Verb
  • His eight-song set, which I was blessed to experience firsthand, was sparsely arranged—the accompaniment amounted to a set of brass bells, a bass guitar, and Cox’s trusty SP-404—yet transfixing all the same.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026
  • After Mass, Cardinal Blase Cupich blessed a delegation traveling to Rome to meet with Pope Leo.
    — Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
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