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
Natalie Maher, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2018
Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 May 2025
By debuting her youngest daughter Rumi with a sweet lullaby about watching your children grow, Bey is allowing her kids to create their own paths, but never too far from mom.
—Yolanda MacHado, EW.com, 1 May 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
Closing her eyes, the young girl fell into a deep sleep of a lullaby.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 May 2025
By debuting her youngest daughter Rumi with a sweet lullaby about watching your children grow, Bey is allowing her kids to create their own paths, but never too far from mom.
—Yolanda MacHado, EW.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lullaby
Verb
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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
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From 1,500 miles away, his piano lulls her to sleep.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The spiritual power ballad also drew 918,000 official U.S. streams in the tracking week.—
Jim Asker,
Billboard,
28 May 2025
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Dropped with enough time to reach the Billboard charts before fans rush to buy and stream the full-length, the ballad sadly didn’t perform very well via any major metric.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Verb
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The couple sought damages after Sanderlin, while trying to calm tensions between a crowd of demonstrators and a police skirmish line, was shot in the groin with a police projectile by an officer near City Hall on the afternoon of May 29, 2020.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
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The result — Pre-Flight Lager — is a crisp, easy-drinking beer designed to calm airport nerves and satisfy a wide range of travelers, from IPA aficionados to casual light beer drinkers.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
2 June 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
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Yoon’s serenade was meant to showcase his easy rapport with Washington, reinforcing Seoul’s strategic ties with the US.—
Yoonjung Seo,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In addition to yoga, guests can immerse themselves in floating sound baths, a tranquil, multisensory experience that combines gentle sound therapy with the soothing sensation of water for deep relaxation.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The color expert points out the hue's soothing nature and refreshing vibe that turn an ordinary bathroom into a personal retreat.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Billy Joel's documentary digs deep into past with poignancy – but he's 'not finished yet' Culture Club film delves into history filled with drama, Boy George, love and drugs ‘Walk of Fame’ The most compelling track on an album full of soaring choruses now has an equally absorbing video.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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The post prompted a chorus of amusing responses from commenters.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Verb
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To that end, the majority of the songs Metallica performed on Saturday night were all composed and written when original members Ulrich and Hetfield were still in their 20s.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2025
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And so yet another coalition, composed of nonprofits and advocacy groups, wrote its own petition for OpenAI’s plans to be investigated, with the aim of preventing charitable organizations from being leveraged for financial gain in the future.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
30 May 2025
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The topic of who should be able to play whom has quieted now that the industry has faced all sorts of existential threats the last five years.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
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After a brain injury, NMDA receptors can become overexcited, causing further cell death, so quieting these receptors might prevent additional damage.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
29 May 2025
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“Lullaby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lullaby. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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