as in to calm
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 lullaby
Natalie Maher, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2018
Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Very tricky, because this was a lullaby version of the song, rather than the original one (which opens with a piano sequence).
—Kris Holt, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The original is lullaby-like in its simple softness and was fittingly featured in Richard Linklater's epic 2014 film Boyhood.
—Natalie Maher, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2018
Noun
But the Fifth Quarter was just a sad lullaby for the four that preceded it, and there are as many answers as the Badgers scored points.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Very tricky, because this was a lullaby version of the song, rather than the original one (which opens with a piano sequence).
—Kris Holt, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lullaby
Verb
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It's even found in the quiet, calming oases that is this city's epic hotel scene, a wonderful contrast to the heaving and exhilarating urban energy beyond its grand doors.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Try Mind-Body Practices Starting your morning with a calming mind-body practice may be a gentle way to support healthier blood pressure.—
Alexandria Nyembwe,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Arranged and produced by the artist herself along with her husband and guitarist, Paolo Carta, the song showcases a more provocative and refreshing side of the Italian superstar, better known in the Spanish-speaking world for her pop anthems and romantic ballads.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2026
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Those ballads offer an avenue for getting in touch with grief that may prove for local audiences the most valuable element of experiencing this fine production.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Last year, many were convinced American politics would be destabilized by videos manipulated by artificial intelligence, or lulled into a post-truth stupor by AI slop.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Congress, meanwhile, has largely abdicated its regulatory role, lulled into inaction by Silicon Valley’s campaign dollars and lobbying power.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Across from the San Francisco Giants’ home base of Oracle Park, the audience swayed to British singer-songwriter Oliva Dean’s R&B-infused serenades at The One Party by Uber at Pier 48.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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There are some evenings in June when there are too many gondolas, too many lanterns, too many serenades in front of the hotels.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
17 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Expensive shampoos typically rely on more refined conditioning agents and soothing ingredients that may make frequent hair washing more comfortable, Tung said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Another National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance winner, this cream is made with thermal spring water that naturally contains the skin-soothing antioxidant selenium.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With every passing year, the springtime chorus grows quieter.—
Sarah Kaplan,
Washington Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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During a pep rally, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb walked into the gymnasium to a chorus of cheer from the crowd.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the adjacent vinyl listening room, a 1,500-pound wall composed of vintage Japanese speakers creates an unexpected backdrop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The new school and mascot renaming policy San Diego Unified now follows requires a 10-person naming committee composed of school officials, educators, students and community members, along with at least two public input sessions.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Toward the end of 2026’s Sparkling Wine & Oyster Celebration, when the last oyster is gone and the sparkling wine has softened to its final fizz, the barn at Campovida quiets enough to hear winter wind moving through the rafters.—
Audrey T. Williams,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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If there was any question about who the best team in the Eastern Conference is, the Detroit Pistons quieted all that noise for the third time Thursday.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Lullaby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lullaby. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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