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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
John Lauritsen, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Sometimes that battle is filtered through songs that sound like show tunes or gospel hymns.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2026
In some public schools, including in large cities such as Philadelphia, students of all religions were required to read the Bible and sing Protestant hymns.
—David Mislin, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
The hour-long event included mournful hymns, prayers and the laying of wreaths by the participants, which included representatives from many countries around the world.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Christian hymns were sung in English and Creole.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
The music is eclectic and includes sounds associated with Islam as well as bluegrass, hymns and spirituals.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The Liberty City rapper born Maurice Samuels isn’t exactly belting out church hymns.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The fragments, known as ostraca, include everything from tax receipts and delivery orders to student writing exercises and religious hymns.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
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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
Sometimes that battle is filtered through songs that sound like show tunes or gospel hymns.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2026
In some public schools, including in large cities such as Philadelphia, students of all religions were required to read the Bible and sing Protestant hymns.
—David Mislin, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
The hour-long event included mournful hymns, prayers and the laying of wreaths by the participants, which included representatives from many countries around the world.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Christian hymns were sung in English and Creole.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
The music is eclectic and includes sounds associated with Islam as well as bluegrass, hymns and spirituals.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The Liberty City rapper born Maurice Samuels isn’t exactly belting out church hymns.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The fragments, known as ostraca, include everything from tax receipts and delivery orders to student writing exercises and religious hymns.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hymns
Noun
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Shakira is no stranger to World Cup anthems.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 May 2026
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There are empowering anthems and devastating love songs.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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The scale of these rockstar tributes is testament to Attenborough’s seismic impact.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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Programming to continue with tributes Programming will continue as scheduled, with on‑air tributes planned.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Gwen Stefani praises 'crazy exchange of love' Stefani, 56, was an age-defying whirlwind.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Bethea openly praises Kerr's politics and makes no effort to push back.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 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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Scholars have debated the reason for the discrepancy; some scholars note that the Psalms are poetic and have their own internal logic, and others contend that the textual tradition’s list of plagues was initially fluid.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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Responding officers receive commendations Also important to note is an investment by the Old Westbury Police paid off.—
Carolyn Gusoff
April 6,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Gallrein received several commendations while serving, including four Bronze Star Medals and two Presidential Unit Citations.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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Now, the annual weekend Pennsylvania Firefly Festival celebrates their presence and creates excitement surrounding the late-June marvel.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Janelle Salaun #13 of the Golden State Valkyries celebrates with Veronica Burton #22 after making a three-pointer during the fourth quarter against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on May 08, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Point spreads and moneylines ran constantly through my head, mingling with the omnipresent Christmas carols to create a strange backbeat to the holiday season.—
McKay Coppins,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2026
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Each year, Music Hall fills with twinkling lights, the sound of nostalgic carols and the joy of thousands of audience members at Holiday Pops.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Feb. 2026
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Minnesota court records show that Kazmierczak, who was convicted of felony auto theft in 1989, has been arrested multiple times for driving under the influence and has had numerous traffic citations.—
Tim Sullivan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Violators face civil citations or fees.—
Joe Marusak
May 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hymns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hymns. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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