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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
Rob turtled inside the plastic covering while viewers heard a soundtrack of tritely soulful country lyrics about being a house of cards that’s about to break.
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Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Frank Sinatra would never have allowed that monster in the White House to use his music or put his lyrics in his mouth.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The lyrics are similarly minimal, often serving as texture until an emotion breaks through.
—Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
Pratt, whose lyrics have always been critical of capitalism, is aware of the irony.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
Wanted features book and lyrics by Angelica Chéri (a real-life descendant of the Sisters Clarke), music by Ross Baum, direction by Stevie Walker-Webb (Ain’t No Mo’), and choreography by Chelsey Arce.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Many lyrics and dialogue are highlighted in yellow or pink, alongside scribbled notes.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
His lyrics of drug abuse, economic deprivation, crime, and failure, depicted a lifestyle that many of us were all too familiar with, but unsure of how to cope with.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 13 May 2026
Wheatley was born in West Africa before being kidnapped and enslaved, and wrote timeless, staggering lyrics of elegy and Biblical allusion while enduring the bondage of slavery.
—Time, 12 May 2026
Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Frank Sinatra would never have allowed that monster in the White House to use his music or put his lyrics in his mouth.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The lyrics are similarly minimal, often serving as texture until an emotion breaks through.
—Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
Pratt, whose lyrics have always been critical of capitalism, is aware of the irony.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
Wanted features book and lyrics by Angelica Chéri (a real-life descendant of the Sisters Clarke), music by Ross Baum, direction by Stevie Walker-Webb (Ain’t No Mo’), and choreography by Chelsey Arce.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Many lyrics and dialogue are highlighted in yellow or pink, alongside scribbled notes.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
His lyrics of drug abuse, economic deprivation, crime, and failure, depicted a lifestyle that many of us were all too familiar with, but unsure of how to cope with.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 13 May 2026
Wheatley was born in West Africa before being kidnapped and enslaved, and wrote timeless, staggering lyrics of elegy and Biblical allusion while enduring the bondage of slavery.
—Time, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lyrics
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This included two poems about dying grandmothers; one poem about owls and their habitats; one poem about Jesus, Lamb and Carpenter; and one about losing the tip of a finger—Dan’s, his hand held up as evidence—to a rotary saw.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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No one in my family knew about my rebellion poems.—
Maria Giesbrecht,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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The show is designed to teach life skills through music, from trying new veggies to winding down for bed, with songs and content that have become a go-to resource for millions of parents looking to learn and bond with their children.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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In fact, she’s been struggling to write songs for several years due to the traumatic experience of being raped in high school.—
Katie Mannion,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Devin Archer richly interprets Emile’s romantic ballads, French accent and all, while Cindy Chang brings some honest dignity to Bloody Mary and Anthony Maggio’s Cabel goes far beyond the standard-issue tenor.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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From Croatian folk and Czech power ballads to Serbian prog-metal and Swedish techno, here’s a look at the runners and riders from worst to best.—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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The song also features Chrissie Hynde and Sharleen Spiteri on backing vocals.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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Kendrick and Rihanna’s vocals are crisp throughout the song.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
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Research shows that musical memories are the last memories to leave you, so the choir performs church hymns and patriotic songs at senior living facilities and veterans homes.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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Sometimes that battle is filtered through songs that sound like show tunes or gospel hymns.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2026
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“Lyrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lyrics. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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