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as in poem
a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect
would you care to read your short lyric aloud?
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as in ballad
a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment
the guitarist sang a gentle lyric while playing
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as in lyrical
having a pleasantly flowing quality suggestive of music
they performed a slow, lyric dance for the audience
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as in poetic
having qualities suggestive of poetry
the film's lyric photography really enhanced its romantic mood
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Recent Examples of lyric
Elizabeth Nelson, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
At times, that means dense lyrics that almost feel unwieldy, which Taub cleverly addresses early on.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
The company has also rolled out machine-learning tools such as lyric translation and pronunciation features.
—Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Newman often seems to be reciting his lyrics, even incanting them, reverent and repetitive.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
At times, that means dense lyrics that almost feel unwieldy, which Taub cleverly addresses early on.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The music video clip, as well as the lyric video, feature photos of McCartney in his younger years, including some with Lennon.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
The company has also rolled out machine-learning tools such as lyric translation and pronunciation features.
—Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lyric
Noun
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Kolomiec said a setting of a poem by Vasyl Stus felt particularly relevant.—
Flora Bigham,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Historians have dissected the poem since 1860 and compared it to Revere’s account of the ride in his own words and other historic evidence.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Interspersed with folk ballads, this fantasia-like play certainly creates a mood, but struggles to tell a cohesive story.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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That a hushed ballad would be so widely embraced is remarkable.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This time playing an underling rather than a boss, Hoskins gave one of the best performances of his career in what remains a high point for Jordan as well, a lyrical and poignant yet savage film noir filled with regret, rage, and unrequited love.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
20 Apr. 2026
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Young certainly could make adjustments based on that reality, but his language is so rich that his poetry also frequently makes its own lyrical case.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Patek Philippe expands one of its most poetic complications by adding something entirely new.—
Stephen Watson,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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David Lowery is an adventurous director, alternating studio material like Pete’s Dragon, The Old Man & the Gun and Peter Pan & Wendy with pleasingly idiosyncratic projects like the poetic mood piece about time and loss, A Ghost Story, or the imaginative chivalric fantasy, The Green Knight.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Listen to song after song and his funny quirks turn repetitive, with an overreliance on bass-heavy Detroit-meets-Memphis Young & Turnt 2 type beats that sound straight off the CMG assembly line.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
15 Apr. 2026
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Those shows were highlighted by segments on a smaller b-stage where the artists transformed NIN songs into new electronic arrangements.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Their ceremony began with a hymn sung by Darius’ favorite gospel singer, Jekalyn Carr, and guests were invited to sing along, the couple recalled to the outlet.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Christian hymns were sung in English and Creole.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Although his work has evolved to include more melodic soundscapes, Subtronics remains committed to bringing more people to a better understanding of the genre that first brought his life into focus.—
Christine Terrisse,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Wind chimes have been said to relieve stress, encourage mindfulness, and add pleasant, melodic charm to your outdoor space.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There are ones who are more ideological, others more poetical.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Jan. 2026
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Svelte yet heavy, Clipse’s latest sees all their phonetic and poetical gifts rendered to subtly maximal effect, with their lithe vocals cresting Pharrell’s glossy surfaces like snowfall.—
Peter A. Berry,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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“Lyric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lyric. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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