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
arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2025
After birth, a baby is immediately immersed in a sea of words and rhythm, as their caregivers coo over them, chatter and sing lullabies.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
Natalie Maher, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2018
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Verb
Johnny Mandel’s score drifts like a lullaby, seducing the viewer into a state of soft unease.
—arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2025
After birth, a baby is immediately immersed in a sea of words and rhythm, as their caregivers coo over them, chatter and sing lullabies.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 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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Verb
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Maybe that’s why Anderson’s presence in the film feels revolutionary—not in an overtly political way, but as a small act that might help preserve our sanity, a reassurance that not everyone is in on the grift of lulling us into believing that our new status quo is OK.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
30 July 2025
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Where to Stay in Monterey, California For an enviable soundscape, check into the Monterey Beach Hotel and request a premium oceanview suite, letting the crescendo of waves crashing right outside of your door lull you to sleep.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The duo’s 2024 soft-rock ballad — which took home the Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance earlier this year — also garnered nods for Best Collaboration and Best Pop Song.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
5 Aug. 2025
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Standing in place before finally dropping to her knees, without the slightest of scenic distractions, Erivo made the show’s signature epic ballad her own for six minutes.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Aug. 2025
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The right tools — think scented candles and diffusers, plush bath robes and calming music — engage the senses and encourage intentional downtime.—
Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Although the ingredient list is short, these powerhouses do so much, including preventing future breakouts, calming inflammation, minimizing itchiness, and depuffing the skin.—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Aug. 2025
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Graduates wore white caps and gowns and, before accepting their diplomas, treated their families to a sock puppet serenade.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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There were several musical performances at the reception, including a surprise serenade by Justin himself.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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However, someone with anxious attachment isn’t usually soothed by facts or space.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The liberal elite soothe their guilty consciences at the expense of people who really don’t care what a football or baseball team is called, and then pat themselves on the back for being so enlightened.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
31 July 2025
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Silliness has long been part of the Katy Perry shtick, sharing equal billing with her soaring choruses and upbeat affirmations.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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But others who may have once found the genre unfamiliar are introduced to the thrill of hearing a killer pop chorus filtered through riotous guitars and punk percussion.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow composed the music for the film.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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But in California, where three-quarters of the state legislature is Democratic, an independent commission composed of equal numbers of Democrats, Republicans, and independents is tasked with redistricting—a shift supported overwhelmingly by California voters in 2010.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
12 Aug. 2025
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Its decision in late May to buy data management firm Informatica for $8 billion faced some skepticism, and its quarterly results released around the same time failed to quiet the doubters.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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Promises of talks between Trump and Putin have done little to quiet the violence on the ground since their announcement.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Lullaby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lullaby. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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