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as in poems
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 songs
a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment
the guitarist sang a gentle lyric while playing
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Recent Examples of lyrics
Lawson not only conceived the tribute project and created its cover art (strips of Velvet song lyrics collaged into the shape of a bird in flight) but used to perform with Velvet and has a rare understanding of his songwriting style.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2025
Their music taught me how to put lyrics to the feeling of love.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
But the lyrics are an action against that title.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Many listeners believed the lyrics took jabs at Beyoncé—an interpretation that would slow down Hilson’s career for years to come.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The exhibit will feature costumes, awards, instruments, photographs, handwritten lyrics and exclusive interview footage from throughout Parton’s career.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025
The exhibition will include artifacts ranging from her musical instruments to handwritten lyrics for famous songs and a cassette player Parton used to record demos to a variety of outfits wore on album covers or in TV appearances over the years.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
The lyrics are about each member’s personality.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2025
The brothers switch between cutting vocals to penning the lyrics from a couch.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2025
Their music taught me how to put lyrics to the feeling of love.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
But the lyrics are an action against that title.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Many listeners believed the lyrics took jabs at Beyoncé—an interpretation that would slow down Hilson’s career for years to come.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The exhibit will feature costumes, awards, instruments, photographs, handwritten lyrics and exclusive interview footage from throughout Parton’s career.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025
The exhibition will include artifacts ranging from her musical instruments to handwritten lyrics for famous songs and a cassette player Parton used to record demos to a variety of outfits wore on album covers or in TV appearances over the years.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
The lyrics are about each member’s personality.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2025
The brothers switch between cutting vocals to penning the lyrics from a couch.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lyrics
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Online in 2016 about how Wade treats her during the February holiday, adding that his poems are among the best gifts she's received.—
Lydia Price,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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There are several poems that grapple with suicidal thoughts and ideation.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Begin by pitching your songs to smaller, independent playlists or by contacting curators directly.—
Justin Grome,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Getting your songs featured on playlists—whether curated by Spotify editors or created by users—can significantly increase your streams and introduce your music to new listeners.—
Justin Grome,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Brown-Cepeda, who is from northern Manhattan and has family in the Dominican Republic, said the plaza is known as a source of joy, where people dance to heart-wrenching ballads of bachata artists and upbeat accordions of regional Dominican music.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2025
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But the emotional disconnect is impossible to overcome in a show that's almost entirely sentimental ballads.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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In 1977, Vandross introduced Anderson to Rodgers and his writing partner Bernard Edwards, who were forming the then-new group, Chic, with Tony Thompson on drums and Norma Jean Wright on lead vocals.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Chic dissolved shortly after, but Anderson went on to sing backing vocals on many of the songs Rodgers wrote and produced, including ones by Diana Ross, Johnny Mathis, Bryan Adams, and Mick Jagger.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Lyrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lyrics. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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