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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
Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
The music that accompanies her is just as stick-to-the-ribs earthy, dipped in roadhouse soul, folkish hymns, barroom rock, and blues, without sounding like House of Blues nostalgia.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
The sanctuary is now missing the familiar sounds of hymns and the children’s voices that once echoed through its halls.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
The music that accompanies her is just as stick-to-the-ribs earthy, dipped in roadhouse soul, folkish hymns, barroom rock, and blues, without sounding like House of Blues nostalgia.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hymns
Noun
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Kahan, known for his raw anthems, offers more insight into the inner workings of his heart in his lyrics than in public comments.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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From crunk anthems to clean eating and calm vibes, Lil Jon continues to redefine himself.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On his final Instagram post, friends and followers wrote in tributes to Campos after news of his death was made public.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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During the past two decades, I’ve been tasked in the newsroom with also writing the Land of Oz obituary tributes as the Munchkins passed away throughout the years, crowning me, by default, as another Munchkin coroner of sorts.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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While Bernhardt praises her gifts, the French diva doesn’t hold back in her stinging criticism of the production, calling it the same old prewar Italian theater, out of touch with the times.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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And Lauren, who initially praises his new short story for its trauma narrative.—
Jane Ciabattari
August 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
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Kretzmer-Seed felt strongly about the inclusion of psalms from the Hallel service as well as a Spanish-Portuguese prayer for those in captivity, which was originally written for victims of the Spanish Inquisition.—
Marla Brown Fogelman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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In addition to memorizing the Psalms, Buz had just completed another play.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
25 July 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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Danielson did his best coach-speak talking up the opponent this week, but when the Big Sky celebrates multiple FCS playoff teams again this season, the Eagles likely won’t be among them.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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The landmark celebrates a darker time in Georgia’s history, but now Stone Mountain is a hub of Black excellence and culture, with over 80% of its demographic identifying as Black or African-American.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Of the 52 citations issued, 30 were given to people who were not wearing seat belts.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Other citations included containers stored as clean with food residue, large bins of dry ingredients not labeled and rust buildup on shelves of walk-in cooler.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Hymns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hymns. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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