1
as in anthem
a religious song
our Sunday church services always open with a hymn
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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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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
Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2026
The service of hymns and prayer will be followed by a memorial roll call of members of the armed services who died in active duty.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Nick Romeo, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2023
Where waving woods and waters wild Do hymn an autumn sound.
—Rebekah Lowin, Country Living, 17 Aug. 2022
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Noun
While watching a video about the Protestant church in Cuba, Calderon was proud to see the congregants singing his grandfather’s hymn.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2026
The service of hymns and prayer will be followed by a memorial roll call of members of the armed services who died in active duty.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Verb
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
Where waving woods and waters wild Do hymn an autumn sound.
—Rebekah Lowin, Country Living, 17 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hymn
Noun
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In 2026, the anthem doesn’t just introduce the tournament.—
Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The capacity crowd all sang along to a rendition of Cielito Lindo, a folk song that has become a de facto anthem for the Mexico national team.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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The vast array of gems is a tribute to the maison’s rich history of Art Deco style and its early Egyptian Revival pieces, dating to an era when a new modern style was taking hold just as some antuiquity’s most significant discoveries were captivating the Western imagination.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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Elsewhere in his remarks at the ceremony, Beckham paid tribute to his family.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz urged residents to remain united in the aftermath of the shooting, while praising first responders for their response to the incident.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Antonelli praised Mercedes for improving the car's setup after Ferrari led both Friday practice sessions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Over the course of Gregory Orr’s long career, his poems have become increasingly incantatory, more and more like chants or psalms, repeating, reformulating, reaching for the edges of the same rich metaphors.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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The epitome of that tradition is Choral Evensong, an evening service of hymns, psalms and prayers laid out by Archbishop Thomas Cranmer, the first Protestant archbishop of the Church of England, in 1549.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The township also issued several citations.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The property racked up 22 citations in the last four years, three of which escalated to charges against the key officers of the company that owns it.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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During the gala the ministry of tourism also celebrated the launch of burgeoning destinations, major developments, and new hotels throughout the country, including in Miches, Punta Bergantín, Samaná, Santo Domingo, and Santiago.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Baltimore's 2026 Pride Week will culminate with the annual parade and festival this weekend, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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His actions came to light when a letter of commendation was sent to the state by Pamlico County Emergency Services.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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Gold, silver and bronze and honorary commendations will be awarded.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Disclosure Day depicts the gradual unmasking of a grand conspiracy, through the perspective of alien abductees blessed with otherworldly abilities.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Between 2020 and 2023, I was blessed with two trips to Prentice Women’s Hospital for the birth of my two children and had the misfortune of making several urgent trips to Lurie’s Children’s Hospital.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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“Hymn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hymn. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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