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as in anthems
a religious song
our Sunday church services always open with a hymn
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as in tributes
a formal expression of praise
the documentary on the Shakers is essentially a hymn to the simple life
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as in praises
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 hymns
Hillary Richard, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
But please, lots of rousing hymns.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The album features mountain songs, ballads and folk hymns that celebrate traditional American music.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 June 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
The result, a collaboration with Joseph Shirley — whose composer credits include The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett and Creed III — is a beautiful, winding soundtrack that weaves between whistling, clapping Americana, gospel-like hymns and spiritual delta blues.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Blues developed after the Civil War (1861–65) and was influenced by 19th-century work songs and field hollers, minstrel show music, ragtime, and church music such as spirituals and hymns, as well as the folk and popular music of white Southerners.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
The inspiring and idiosyncratic debut from a 53-year-old priest in Greece pinballs between drone metal and techno Christmas carols, field recordings and hymns.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
Research shows that musical memories are the last memories to leave you, so the choir performs church hymns and patriotic songs at senior living facilities and veterans homes.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Noun
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
But please, lots of rousing hymns.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The album features mountain songs, ballads and folk hymns that celebrate traditional American music.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 June 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
The result, a collaboration with Joseph Shirley — whose composer credits include The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett and Creed III — is a beautiful, winding soundtrack that weaves between whistling, clapping Americana, gospel-like hymns and spiritual delta blues.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Blues developed after the Civil War (1861–65) and was influenced by 19th-century work songs and field hollers, minstrel show music, ragtime, and church music such as spirituals and hymns, as well as the folk and popular music of white Southerners.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
The inspiring and idiosyncratic debut from a 53-year-old priest in Greece pinballs between drone metal and techno Christmas carols, field recordings and hymns.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
Research shows that musical memories are the last memories to leave you, so the choir performs church hymns and patriotic songs at senior living facilities and veterans homes.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hymns
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Rather, poignant anthems of resilience, strength and unity in protest.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Kick-starting the initiative is an arsenal of snappy, hooky nods to early B-boy culture and post-disco, aughts club bangers, and anarchic Odd Future anthems.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Dec. 2025
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Pardo Pope posted several tributes to her father on social media in the years after his death.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
10 Dec. 2025
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Last season, upon relocating to Rome, there were a flurry of Roman Holiday tributes.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Dec. 2025
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Clarisse Loughrey at The Independent praises Chalamet’s performance.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Dec. 2025
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Beyond the engineering, the couple consistently praises Grech’s craftsmanship and customer support.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 Nov. 2025
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This climax is steeped in ancient psalms and hymns but also the neat, museumlike minimalism of pop-culture descendants like Ye’s Sunday Service Choir operas.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
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Tutivillus, who totted up all the mistakes clergymen made when singing hymns or reciting psalms.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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Highest commendations to those who made history voting for and passing it through both chambers of the legislature.—
Robert Turner,
Baltimore Sun,
2 June 2025
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Like the honorary professorship, the flood of congressional commendations appear to be a legitimizing tool for Dorje Chang.—
Joseph Bien-Kahn,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2024
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This panel celebrates those who are setting audacious goals, challenging norms, and using their platforms to elevate culture and community.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 July 2025
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Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates after winning the Most Valuable Player of the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
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That's4Entertainment's Christmas Con 2026 will take place at the New Jersey Expo Center in Edison, New Jersey, from December 11-13, and its halls will be decked to the gills with carols, tree lightings and sweet treats.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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The inspiring and idiosyncratic debut from a 53-year-old priest in Greece pinballs between drone metal and techno Christmas carols, field recordings and hymns.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
14 May 2026
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Many citations linked to existing studies, but the title, author or date were incorrect.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2026
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Lawyers just can’t stop being caught using AI chatbots, polluting their filings with hallucinated citations that infuriate judges when they’re caught.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
11 June 2026
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“Hymns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hymns. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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