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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
Harbour also recently made headlines following the release of estranged wife Lily Allen's latest album, West End Girl, which contained references many interpreted as pointing toward alleged unfaithfulness on Harbour's part, though the actor isn't explicitly named in the lyrics.
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Three songwriters from each category will be selected, celebrating artists whose lyrics and melodies have made a lasting impact on music.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
Listeners are left to explore the lyrics that echo in their own minds, and that’s the bit that strikes the heaviest chord.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
The 13-track alternative project showcases Harper's vocal and instrumental talents with sharp, journal-like lyrics about moving through young adulthood between New Zealand and New York City, where he's lived now for a few years.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Certain details in the animation allowed EJAE and Sonnenblick to simplify some lyrics.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Highlights of these expeditions include visits to the Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art in Helsinki and the British Library in London, where items on display range from Leonardo da Vinci’s notebook to handwritten lyrics by the Beatles.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
Pop culture is filled with images of Rio de Janeiro, and while the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City) certainly lives up to its name, movies and song lyrics rarely capture the real reasons why.
—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
However, this is not the first time Urban has altered lyrics on stage for his duet partner.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Three songwriters from each category will be selected, celebrating artists whose lyrics and melodies have made a lasting impact on music.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
Listeners are left to explore the lyrics that echo in their own minds, and that’s the bit that strikes the heaviest chord.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
The 13-track alternative project showcases Harper's vocal and instrumental talents with sharp, journal-like lyrics about moving through young adulthood between New Zealand and New York City, where he's lived now for a few years.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Certain details in the animation allowed EJAE and Sonnenblick to simplify some lyrics.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Highlights of these expeditions include visits to the Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art in Helsinki and the British Library in London, where items on display range from Leonardo da Vinci’s notebook to handwritten lyrics by the Beatles.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
Pop culture is filled with images of Rio de Janeiro, and while the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City) certainly lives up to its name, movies and song lyrics rarely capture the real reasons why.
—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
However, this is not the first time Urban has altered lyrics on stage for his duet partner.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lyrics
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The whimsical term has also been the title of countless poems, songs and books about remarkable coincidences or eureka moments.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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In addition to sharing poems that reminded him of Murphy, LaChappelle posted a lengthy caption with his own musings.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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According to the lawsuit, the pair filed notices of termination in 2022 to reclaim the rights to those songs, which were released by its subsidiaries Next Plateau London Records.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
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Using his falsetto vocals, this was one of the songs of the summer, blending '80s synth-pop and new wave, with touches of '70s-era funk and blues.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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The threadbare ballads from ’90s indie rock records that could have been breakthrough hits if presented in slightly cleaner fidelity.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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These events will spotlight traditional musical practices, from Appalachian ballads to gospel choirs, and will feature key composers, musicians, and producers from North Carolina.—
Virginia Brown,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Dec. 2025
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This blend of styles is not only about presenting contrasts—clean versus shouted vocals, melodic versus dissonant riffs, headbanging versus moshing—but also preserving the murky in-between that only elevates the extreme.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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The friends are Edmar Colon on saxophone, Jiri Nedoma on piano and Devon Gates on bass and vocals.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 Jan. 2026
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Most candlelight services include familiar Christmas hymns, a short message about the birth of Jesus, and a moment of reflection as the lights dim and candles are passed.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Dec. 2025
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The film demands plenty of its cast, including singing, dancing and getting caught in rapture, set to an unconventional soundtrack based on Shaker hymns by Oscar-winning composer Daniel Blumberg.—
William Earl,
Variety,
18 Dec. 2025
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“Lyrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lyrics. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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