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verb

Definition of lullabynext
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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lullaby

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noun

as in ballad

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Recent Examples of lullaby
Verb
This time around, Hoosiers are refusing to be lullabied and distracted away from addressing our energy cost burden. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026 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
In April 2019, Williams shared a nostalgic video of the two serenading her daughter Rowan with a Cheetah Girls hit-turned-lullaby via FaceTime. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026 Say, for instance, a fluffy Sasquatch, or a crooner of a moon in pajamas singing an old-timey lullaby to all the little ones seated cross-legged on the floor. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for lullaby
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lullaby
  1. calm
  2. ballad
  3. lull
  4. serenade
  5. soothe
  6. chorus
  7. compose
  8. chant
Verb
  • Skies will calm just in time for a beautiful sunny Saturday in the 70s.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Priorities Castro says residents continue to be concerned about development, corruption and public safety, including traffic-calming measures.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of calm
Noun
  • Despite murder ballads being a country music tradition, programmers didn’t seem to embrace women doing it so gleefully.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
  • With nearly 100,000 videos made to its official audio, the mid-tempo ballad has become a user favorite for soundtracking TV edits, clips of romantic yearning, and videos capturing the changing seasons.
    — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of ballad
Verb
  • Like Trouble, Zukenee can lull you into a groove, then puncture that false sense of security with an abrupt shift in tone.
    — Narsimha Gour Chintaluri, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
  • When a baby is cranky or fighting sleep, a swing can gently calm them down or lull them to sleep.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of lull
Noun
  • The first was a soulful serenade by Jessie Murph—another one of Bailey Carbone’s clients.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Beyoncé officially rang in the milestone on September 4 with a sweet serenade from Jay-Z during his London concert.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of serenade
Verb
  • The hay sauna was a real standout—its subtly sweet scent is both soothing and restorative, said to ease inflammation and relax muscles.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Today’s recipe Creamy, sweet dates soothe out the lemon in these bars, while the tart lemon brightens up the dates.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of soothe
Noun
  • The deep sub-bass line introduced in the first chorus is too low for the buds to reproduce with much volume.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Tones jumps in with the chorus in view, and everything comes together like clockwork.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of chorus
Verb
  • The Kinest’e Community Coalition, composed of Lincoln and other tribal members and their allies, continues its fight to not only have a say in the project but also to reroute the trail to protect sacred sites, including graves.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Particleboard, for example, signals a contemporary renovation since the original kitchens were composed primarily of solid softwood and wood-core board.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of compose
Noun
  • The chant went on for multiple other promises focused on working people.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
  • There was no foul call or review on that sequence, and another loud chant followed from the crowd.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of chant

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“Lullaby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lullaby. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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