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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
Ukee Washington, CBS News, 19 June 2026
The videos collectively cover American history from the American Revolution into the early 1970s and includes songs associated with Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Bob Dylan, John Denver and others as well as folk songs, hymns, blues songs and more.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 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
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
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For centuries, spiritual hymns have kept hope alive, even more so for the enslaved.
—Ukee Washington, CBS News, 19 June 2026
The videos collectively cover American history from the American Revolution into the early 1970s and includes songs associated with Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Bob Dylan, John Denver and others as well as folk songs, hymns, blues songs and more.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hymns
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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
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Immediately, the comedy world began pouring out tributes.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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See more tributes below from collaborators, friends, and more.—
Christine Imarenezor,
VIBE.com,
19 June 2026
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Ornatov praises this cleaner for its ability to dissolve and absorb the mess, which keeps you from having to scrub the same spot repeatedly—time saved, effort reduced.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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Thorne wasn’t on set when the scene was filmed but praises Munden for his visual approach to the emotional moment.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
18 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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Gold, silver and bronze and honorary commendations will be awarded.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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With close to a 20-to-1 teacher-to-student ratio, the meeting began with commendations about Ruiz’s defensive strides and devoted work ethic.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The acquisition marks a milestone for Dana-co as the company celebrates its 25th year in business and continues to expand its presence across intimate apparel, sleepwear and lifestyle categories.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
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Mika McCants, owner and CEO of Spoiled Boutique, is the creative force behind this Juneteenth celebration that celebrates culture, creativity and community.—
Laura A. Oda,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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Paul drove into Wilkes-Barre from Princeton on Christmas Day after the chapel service and dropped his bags at a forlorn motor lodge on Public Square—Christmas carols dragging at slow speed on its sound system—and swung by my parents.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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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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After considering a visitor’s question for a few seconds, the AI avatar gave a concise ruling, with specific citations to the USGA rulebook.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
21 June 2026
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Of those stops, five citations were issued.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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“Hymns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hymns. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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