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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
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
Outside, the protesters sang hymns and chanted prayers and held signs and images of the Virgin Mary.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 2 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
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
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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
Outside, the protesters sang hymns and chanted prayers and held signs and images of the Virgin Mary.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 2 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hymns
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An overflowing, towel-waving crowd filled the Honda Center before the anthems and let the Anaheim Ducks know Game 3 was something long craved.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Through more than 200 interviews and a blend of entertainment and education, the podcast highlights Kuti’s impact while incorporating the voices of women in his life and showcasing his musical works as anthems for freedom.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Wreaths and flowers were placed in honor and speeches and musical tributes were delivered.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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Coleman was buried in Lincoln Cemetery, and for several years, pilots dropped floral tributes to her from the sky.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 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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In Margo's Got Money Troubles, Elle Fanning plays a promising first-year student at a California community college whose professor praises her work, has an affair with her, gets her pregnant, then ghosts her.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
24 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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Rey now competes in the Transplant Games of America, a national event that is held every two years and celebrates organ, eye and tissue donations.—
Lauren Pastrana,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, which celebrates its 90th anniversary this year, contains historic butterfly gardens and flora native to the Florida Keys, Cuba and the Caribbean.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 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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Since August 2024, more than 160 noise citations have been issued in downtown, according to Beard.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, 13 eateries received citations for health code violations including blackish mold-like growth in the facility, raw ducks improperly thawed and having a moth inside a container of rice.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hymns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hymns. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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