as in lulls
to free from distress or disturbance
reclining peacefully on the deck, lullabied by the gentle motion of the ship
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lullabies
Verb
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This game helps lessen those barriers and lulls in conversation.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025 -
In one lovely scene later in the film, a friend lulls her to sleep, his face appearing in a video call on her laptop.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both songs appear to be passionate ballads by the two impressive vocalists, with Erivo lending her melodic riff to Dorothy’s iconic line.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Tonatiuh croons a few ballads, though Lopez skillfully takes on most of the heavy musical work.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This spirit of delusion soothes Max and Christian enough to lead them to hug out their differences.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Rescue Balm + Red Correct Post-Blemish Recovery Cream soothes vulnerable, post-breakout skin using a calming blend of panthenol, beta-glucan, and oligopeptides.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Then, the still sweet voice calms me.—
BEA L. HINES,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Centella asiatica calms skin and keeps it comfortable for a balanced, radiance-enhancing treatment.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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She’s best known for her enthusiastic and approachable ditties on key subjects, like potty training.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Both tracks are penned by Stephen Schwartz, who also composes alongside John Powell.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Who composes a symphony with a hammer?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Macmillan has a musician's kind of knack for sculpting outbursts, rants and other verbal arias.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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The event featured a table side performance by an opera singer from Venice, delivering multiple iconic arias, and a Georgian dance company called Holiguards Fire that is featured in Kevin Spacey’s new project.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Ygot said the death toll in Bogo was expected to rise as workers rushed heavy equipment to a mountain village where a landslide buried shanties and boulders blocked rescue efforts.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Behind her, a cluster of pastel shanties houses Rain Barrel Village, an open-air market and artist haven for more than 40 years.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Lullabies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lullabies. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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