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as in ballad
a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment
she sang a little-known song for the talent show
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as in poem
a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect
the songs of Shakespeare
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as in dime
a very small sum of money
developers bought the land for a song
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as in poetry
writing that uses rhythm, vivid language, and often rhyme to provoke an emotional response
a hero honored in song and story
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Recent Examples of song
The songs felt like a throwback mix, jumping from independence to heartbreak to feel-good happiness in just a few minutes.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Boone is a hit with a younger crowd that likes his soaring songs and on-stage flips.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
But deeper — into song, into care, into the divinity of staying alive together.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Two days after the Pats victory, the song reached someone with the NFL.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Boone is a hit with a younger crowd that likes his soaring songs and on-stage flips.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
But deeper — into song, into care, into the divinity of staying alive together.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Two days after the Pats victory, the song reached someone with the NFL.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for song
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Why else would the creative team have chosen to follow not one but two couples’ stories in Season Three, the friends-to-lovers ballad of Colin (Luke Newton) and Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) and Francesca (Hannah Dodd) and John Stirling’s (Victor Alli) tale of love-at-first-sight?—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
2 Feb. 2026
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Cook is well aware that the guns carried by the federal agents are not for show, even without the Boss’ new ballad.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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There are two title poems, the first one only nine lines, the other seven whole pages.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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With that, the band departed save for a pianist and Garfunkel, donning a Philadelphia Phillies cap, read a poem inspired by his father before telling the origin story of his landmark 1970 track.—
Rob LeDonne,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
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As a child, Brittney Boykin had a flair for songwriting, penning melodies in a binder as a hobby.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Some graphic scores are relatively prescriptive, stipulating rhythms, dynamics, and melody in a manner not unlike conventional scores.—
Olivia Giovetti,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Besides its provocative moniker, there’s a reason the app went mega-viral without spending a dime on advertising — and didn’t even have to pretend to be a buzzy new AI product.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
31 Jan. 2026
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For years, simple pine chests with large, circular knobs have been a dime a dozen at antique stores.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
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Their position will allow Apache to engage in the community and inspire a love of poetry.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Colorado’s new poet laureate will help celebrate the state’s 150th anniversary — and the nation’s 250th — this year while continuing to teach kids about poetry, work with artists statewide, and advocate for the arts.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
28 Jan. 2026
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Known for his catchy melodies (from heaven), encouraging lyrics, and soulful samples, there was no doubt that his tribute would start the program strong.—
Essence,
Essence,
31 Jan. 2026
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As Santana’s guitar sang through the that night, the emotional crowd erupted into cheers before joining in unison to sing the lyrics.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2026
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This hymn, often referred to as the Black National Anthem, was written by James Weldon Johnson in 1900.—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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But a few Welsh place names have been added, along with Welsh-language hymns.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
29 Jan. 2026
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The spot, set to an iconic sports anthem from a beloved football movie, highlights the preparation, training and competition that defines every athlete’s journey – the same theme Dick’s Team USA ambassadors will bring to life in their social content.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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And perhaps not much more needs to be said about where one of the most iconic anthems devoted to human kindness lands anew in the current American climate, although much could.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Song.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/song. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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