as in hymns
a religious song
after the sermon we sang a brief psalm
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Recent Examples of psalms
Revered by all three Abrahamic religions, the psalms were often recited, read, and sung in routine worship.
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Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Kretzmer-Seed felt strongly about the inclusion of psalms from the Hallel service as well as a Spanish-Portuguese prayer for those in captivity, which was originally written for victims of the Spanish Inquisition.
—Marla Brown Fogelman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
In addition to memorizing the Psalms, Buz had just completed another play.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2025
Simon released his latest solo album, Seven Psalms, in 2023.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 July 2025
According to a news release announcing the tour, Simon was inspired to play live again amid a desire to present Seven Psalms on stage.
—David Chiu, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The news that a veteran artist is about to play their entire new album would typically elicit silent groans throughout a classic rock audience, or at least a stampede to the bathrooms or bar, but Seven Psalms is a remarkable achievement, and fans have had two years to process it.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
The cast also includes Carl Anthony Payne, Psalms, Haley Sims, and Guxci.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
All religions and all classical ethical thinkers of all kinds would sign their names to the chapter of Psalms that says:
God, who will live in your tent?
—Isaac Bashevis Singer, Harpers Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Kretzmer-Seed felt strongly about the inclusion of psalms from the Hallel service as well as a Spanish-Portuguese prayer for those in captivity, which was originally written for victims of the Spanish Inquisition.
—Marla Brown Fogelman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
In addition to memorizing the Psalms, Buz had just completed another play.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2025
Simon released his latest solo album, Seven Psalms, in 2023.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 July 2025
According to a news release announcing the tour, Simon was inspired to play live again amid a desire to present Seven Psalms on stage.
—David Chiu, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The news that a veteran artist is about to play their entire new album would typically elicit silent groans throughout a classic rock audience, or at least a stampede to the bathrooms or bar, but Seven Psalms is a remarkable achievement, and fans have had two years to process it.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
The cast also includes Carl Anthony Payne, Psalms, Haley Sims, and Guxci.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
All religions and all classical ethical thinkers of all kinds would sign their names to the chapter of Psalms that says:
God, who will live in your tent?
—Isaac Bashevis Singer, Harpers Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for psalms
Noun
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On Saturday nights, when the Jewish Sabbath ends, Elia chants the zemirot, the traditional table hymns.—
Eli Sharabi,
Time,
1 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
Noun
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The alt-rock band was in fine form throughout the 90-minute, 18-song set which was chockful of soaring anthems dating back to the 2000s.—
George A. Paul,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Vie delivers a few of the most believable throwback anthems of the year.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Psalms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psalms. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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