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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
Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
In a manner that feels prototypical of the plant’s subsequent valorization across other cultures, the cucumber makes an appearance in the Rigveda, an ancient collection of Sanskrit hymns belonging to the canonical Hindu tradition.
—Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
The first is rewriting public-domain hymns with community members to sing at protests.
—Hazlitt, 11 Mar. 2026
Instead, the words written in her autobiography served as the guide for the two-hour service filled with hymns and scriptures, as Christ Episcopal Church rector Father Jonathan Archer read a passage from the book which was published in 2000 during her memorial on Friday.
—Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Accompanied by ringing bells, ethereal music and chanting hymns, the priests gracefully moved their arms in unison, holding up various flaming brass lamps during the 45-minute serene and powerful ritual.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
The old Latin Mass features readings and hymns in Latin with the priest facing the altar, his back to the faithful in the pews.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
At the end of the service, after the hymns and prayers, the congregation stood to applaud, and the pastor stepped back.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
But a few Welsh place names have been added, along with Welsh-language hymns.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
The arena filled with the sound of hymns, and the Mass featured Bible readings, Holy Communion and a homily.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
In a manner that feels prototypical of the plant’s subsequent valorization across other cultures, the cucumber makes an appearance in the Rigveda, an ancient collection of Sanskrit hymns belonging to the canonical Hindu tradition.
—Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
The first is rewriting public-domain hymns with community members to sing at protests.
—Hazlitt, 11 Mar. 2026
Instead, the words written in her autobiography served as the guide for the two-hour service filled with hymns and scriptures, as Christ Episcopal Church rector Father Jonathan Archer read a passage from the book which was published in 2000 during her memorial on Friday.
—Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Accompanied by ringing bells, ethereal music and chanting hymns, the priests gracefully moved their arms in unison, holding up various flaming brass lamps during the 45-minute serene and powerful ritual.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
The old Latin Mass features readings and hymns in Latin with the priest facing the altar, his back to the faithful in the pews.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
At the end of the service, after the hymns and prayers, the congregation stood to applaud, and the pastor stepped back.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
But a few Welsh place names have been added, along with Welsh-language hymns.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hymns
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Recorded a few months after Dogs came out, Megacity Madness spotlights several of the album’s most potent feel-bad anthems.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
17 Mar. 2026
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Just before midnight, the masterful mashup duo, Loud Luxury took the stage with a rapid-fire mashup set that jumped between throwbacks and club anthems in unexpected combinations.—
Walaa Elsiddig,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2026
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Kluge was honored by the Venice Film Festival in 2007 with a special program dedicated to his works and received several tributes during his career from the Berlin Film Festival.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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Many artists and organizations have shared tributes and fond memories following Bowman’s passing, praising not only his musical excellence, but his friendship and generosity.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
23 Mar. 2026
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Bumble and Bumble Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner Allure praises this shampoo and conditioner set from Bumble and Bumble that promises to produce thickness.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Allure praises this shampoo and conditioner set from Bumble and Bumble.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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By weaving together songs, sounds, words, and visuals, Psalms gives audiences a real feel for the broader culture.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
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Like a typical Catholic Mass, scriptures, psalms and gospels will be read and the Holy Communion will be given.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 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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Also presented with various commendations during the 2025 induction ceremony were Salt-N-Pepa, Warren Zevon, Carol Kaye, Nicky Hopkins, Thom Bell and Lenny Waronker.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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More than a saying, pura vida is a guiding philosophy that honors simplicity and sustainability, and celebrates the deep-rooted connection between people and their environment.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which Christians believe occurred three days after his crucifixion, according to the Bible.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 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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Policies were justified not with reference to morality or metaphysics but with citations of white papers.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The department issued 9,313 traffic citations, up from 7,827 in 2024, and 252 DUI arrests.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Hymns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hymns. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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