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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as in ballad
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Recent Examples of lullaby
Anna Chan, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
The combination of fatigue, meditation, and sheer time on the trail makes for one heck of a backcountry lullaby.
—Kade Krichko, Outside Online, 22 July 2025
Natalie Maher, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2018
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Verb
This is far from the first time the lullaby brand has taken on music by major musical artists.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
The combination of fatigue, meditation, and sheer time on the trail makes for one heck of a backcountry lullaby.
—Kade Krichko, Outside Online, 22 July 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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Jarmusch lulls us into thinking this part will be the exception to the theme of virtual estrangement, just through the bond between the twins that seems to return instantly after an unspecified but seemingly considerable amount of time apart.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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Task, like its characters, disarms viewers by lulling them into a sense of comfort with its unassuming dressings.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Percussion and a choir imbued the ballad with a pulse, and the gracious Warren quickly turned to clap for the singers at song’s end.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Her endlessly inventive vocal approach and aching tenderness with ballads earned her a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master designation in 2012.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The low was expected to be 78, with winds expected to calm after midnight.—
Staff reports,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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His calming eye easily moves between fashion design and interior design, underscoring the close, sometimes intimate, relationship between the two disciplines.—
Joseph Giovannini,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When the cake arrived, complete with sparklers and a staff serenade, Lina stood up and pointed her camera directly at the birthday girl.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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See Coldplay serenade couple during unforgettable proposal.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Markopoulos might include a warm bath or shower, reading a physical book, listening to soothing music, or drinking a caffeine free herbal tea.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The beef is tender, and the broth has that nice aromatic spice that is immediately soothing and associated with a classic beef noodle soup.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Andy’s part of the chorus is the best example, on the pedal.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
2 Sep. 2025
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Belgium announced its intention to recognize a Palestinian state on Tuesday, joining a chorus of Western nations that have released similar statements as of late.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Well, the 23-year-old Belgian was among Europe’s best shot-stopping goalkeepers last season, is quick off his line and appears to be pretty composed, which would be ideal around his two flapping new goalkeeper team mates.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Its pieces look sleek and composed in the chaos of downtown streets, yet sophisticated enough for a gallery opening uptown.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the run game, starting running back Javonte Williams quieted durability concerns with a healthy effort that included two rushing touchdowns on the first two drives.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns motions to quiet the crowd in the fourth quarter against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 24, 2023 in Austin, Texas.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Lullaby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lullaby. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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