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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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
Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Traditionally played on string instruments like the dulcimer, fiddle, and banjo, this distinctly twangy genre passed down religious hymns, ballads, and folktales through generations.
—Hillary Richard, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 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
But please, lots of rousing hymns.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Traditionally played on string instruments like the dulcimer, fiddle, and banjo, this distinctly twangy genre passed down religious hymns, ballads, and folktales through generations.
—Hillary Richard, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 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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The show features timeless works from influential artists whose songs have long served as anthems for social change and perseverance.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Pop anthems gave way to house beats.—
Sari Kamin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Amid mounting outcry, Bass offered a public tribute to the dog.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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In a touching tribute, Saliba ran over to the sideline after scoring and held up the jersey of Ismaël Koné, the teammate who left the field on a stretcher minutes earlier after suffering what looked to be a serious leg injury.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Many supported their battle, praising them for taking the step.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Sebastián Beccacece, the coach of La Tri, praised Ecuador fans in his pre-game news conference.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 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
Noun
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Oh, and that’s not counting a potential $70,000 in citation revenue from drivers who overstay their time.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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But in March, environmental authorities seized 550 head of cattle and issued 21 citations, according to documents reviewed by The Associated Press.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The New York Knicks have received and accepted an invitation to visit the White House to celebrate their NBA championship, owner James Dolan confirmed Wednesday.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The whole crew, minus Jason, who can’t bend his knee, and Lacy, who needs a whole day to get to an airport owned by John Wayne, goes to Punta Mita, Mexico, to celebrate the birthdays of Schwartz, Zack, and Danny.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
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For a team sitting 43rd in FIFA’s rankings to deservedly draw with one of the pre-tournament favourites (seventh in those rankings) and secure their first ever point at the World Cup finals warrants commendation.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
17 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
Verb
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But there is something about catching a wild fish in its native environment, and in this country, we are blessed with an abundance of places to do just that.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
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God bless the United States of America.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Hymn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hymn. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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