as in to lull
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
Carmen Sesin, NBC news, 1 May 2025
Mason’s character Stella soothes one of the horses on the farm with a sort of lullaby, that is actually an original song written just for the film by a friend of Mason’s, Donna Stuart.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Natalie Maher, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2018
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Verb
Her daughter’s bedtime routine consisted of breastfeeding, lullabies and then sleeping together in bed.
—Carmen Sesin, NBC news, 1 May 2025
Mason’s character Stella soothes one of the horses on the farm with a sort of lullaby, that is actually an original song written just for the film by a friend of Mason’s, Donna Stuart.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Noun
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lullaby
Verb
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Then, lulled by the sound of a uke, a luau reeled me in.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Yarbrough lulled the Dodgers’ hitters to sleep with his side-arm arsenal featuring a four-seam fastball that topped out at an out-of-fashion 89.5 mph and a sinker that only reached 87.5 mph.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Idols also shows how Yungblud’s bellow is tailor-made for cathartic ballads.—
Maura Johnston,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2025
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But Heart veers away from the Christian-college coffeehouse vibes and the stomping, whooping ballads of the debut album and the big hit.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Myung-gi tries to calm him down, but a sobbing Player 39 has already made up his mind and throws himself off the edge.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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An agent with a baseball hat and FBI vest pats his heart and appears to be talking to him and trying to calm him down.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
Noun
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The couple have been riding high ever since, with Harlow famously avoiding singer Usher’s flirtatious serenade during his Las Vegas residency out of respect for the Milwaukee Buck back in 2023.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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The internet had been buzzing with rumors that her seductive serenade during the R&B superstar’s live performance sparked a breakup with a supposed husband, but Tillman is calling it all fan fiction.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But for some people prolonged rest can seriously put their spine through the wringer, causing a painful stiffness that only movement can soothe.—
Katie Camero,
SELF,
20 June 2025
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Great as a hostess or housewarming gift, the soap works even better when taking the form of a self-care purchase that will soothe your skin with shea butter.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Parton joins in on the chorus of the power ballad, and takes the lead on the second verse.—
Ashley Iasimone,
Billboard,
20 June 2025
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Rebirth in this thrillingly massive symphony for a massive orchestra and chorus, along with soprano and mezzo-soprano soloists, was writ exceedingly large, transparent and loud.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Sapphire is a variety of the mineral corundum, which is composed almost entirely of aluminum oxide.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Made shoppable this March, it’s composed of one of Vans’ thinnest soles to date, with a design that takes cues from the Serio Style 84.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Musk, the former head of the advisory Department of Government Efficiency, had quieted his harsh criticism of Trump and the legislation the week after his departure from government May 30.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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The Political Backlash None of that nuance has quieted the internet.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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“Lullaby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lullaby. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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