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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
The lyrics, some inspired by proverbs and biblical passages, convey the fervor of his first love with God, without losing his personal touch.
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Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
So to this day, 'Borderline's' lyrics are mumbled on SNL.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
Thomas Wentworth Higginson spent his leisure time writing down the strange new lyrics in his journal.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Although the show was opened by the Super Fly God himself, some attendees were clearly only seated for the headliner, side-eyeing the hyperbolic lyrics about cooking bricks and live wrestling stunts.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 17 Oct. 2025
That could be through writing lyrics.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
The record is filled with sexy dance-pop bangers and finds Khalid — for the first time in his career — using he/him pronouns when discussing paramours in his lyrics.
—Jeff Nelson, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
With playful lyrics and sweeping jazzy melodies, Laufey draws from artists including Chet Baker and Carole King.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
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.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2025
Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
So to this day, 'Borderline's' lyrics are mumbled on SNL.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
Thomas Wentworth Higginson spent his leisure time writing down the strange new lyrics in his journal.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Although the show was opened by the Super Fly God himself, some attendees were clearly only seated for the headliner, side-eyeing the hyperbolic lyrics about cooking bricks and live wrestling stunts.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 17 Oct. 2025
That could be through writing lyrics.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
The record is filled with sexy dance-pop bangers and finds Khalid — for the first time in his career — using he/him pronouns when discussing paramours in his lyrics.
—Jeff Nelson, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
With playful lyrics and sweeping jazzy melodies, Laufey draws from artists including Chet Baker and Carole King.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
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.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lyrics
Noun
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The variants, the visuals, the exclusive photos and poems.—
Eric Renner Brown,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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Her poems are strewn with festivity.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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It’s been a long time coming for the 33-year-old, who began writing songs as a teenager and landing gigs on the side as — of all things — a Hannah Montana impersonator.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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Their songs have also featured themes of faith, conflict, and country.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Both songs appear to be passionate ballads by the two impressive vocalists, with Erivo lending her melodic riff to Dorothy’s iconic line.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Tonatiuh croons a few ballads, though Lopez skillfully takes on most of the heavy musical work.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Jessica is likely warming up her vocals to sing many lullabies in this new, exciting season.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
20 Oct. 2025
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Here, the sound quality proved to be clear and balanced, with clean vocals and mid-range tones, and enough bass to keep a rhythm without distortion.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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History and messages were shared through field hymns and songs.—
Taylor Cassidy,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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Attendees bowed their head in prayer and sang along to hymns, while posters of Kirk lined the seats.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Lyrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lyrics. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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