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hymn 1 of 2

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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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
The scholar of religion Friedrich Max Müller (1823–1900) noticed that many Vedic hymns praise different deities using the same superlatives and ascribe to them the same mythological feats. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 Avie Lee filled the family's two-room home with music by singing hymns, folk songs and traditional mountain music. — Devarrick Turner, USA Today, 25 Aug. 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
  • And while the anthem played , the two teams' players, coaches and others stood along the sidelines.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Created by a band formed in Mesa, the anthem delivers both Phoenix-area representation and a genuinely motivating workout message.
    — qygwork, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of anthem
Noun
  • In particular, Beck tinkered with a Prince-ish ode in partial tribute to Leigh.
    — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Today’s Theme This crossword is a tribute to Scrabble, another beloved pastime of word nerds.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of tribute
Verb
  • Jonathan Cohen, who leads gambling policy at the American Institute for Boys and Men, praised these moves but said their impact may be limited, pointing to data from state regulators showing that few gamblers utilize similar tools on sportsbooks.
    — Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz also praised the passengers who stepped up and noted in his statement that investigation is still ongoing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of praise
Noun
  • 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
  • But presiding over his daughter’s outdoor wedding helped, fulfilling another psalm’s promise.
    — Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of psalm
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  • He was issued felony citations on suspicion of burglary, evading police, driving more than 100 mph, hit-and-run, obstruction and resisting, reckless driving and taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Florida’s law on license-plate camera systems says they cannot be used to issue a traffic infraction or citation.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of citation
Verb
  • Other events to attend include CULTURA Fiesta Latina held every September to celebrate Latin culture through food, music, dance, and programming and the Christkindl Markt, which brings a festive European-style market to to town.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The Associated Press SHENZHEN, China -- SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Elina Svitolina slammed her racket on the court to celebrate earning Ukraine a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time Saturday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 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
  • Lange, bless her, lends some stability to this narratively shaky material through her performance, effectively conveying a mix of vulnerability and grit as Constance.
    — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Natalia believes everyone has a role in the Morales family and works to preserve their respected name – God bless anyone who gets in her way.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
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