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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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2
as in poem
a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect
the songs of Shakespeare
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4
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
If Cain does respond via song, this might end up being the most somber diss-track battle in history.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Harvey recalls a lengthy postproduction process to secure rights to songs from buzzy artists like Beastie Boys, Pixies, Ice-T and Soundgarden.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
But part of the musical’s knowing joke is that its plot, in almost every detail, is like a machine that’s been reverse-engineered to serve as a delivery system for 22 ABBA songs.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
The whole concept of a jukebox musical — an original story told with songs people already knew well — was unknown back then.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2025
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Harvey recalls a lengthy postproduction process to secure rights to songs from buzzy artists like Beastie Boys, Pixies, Ice-T and Soundgarden.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
But part of the musical’s knowing joke is that its plot, in almost every detail, is like a machine that’s been reverse-engineered to serve as a delivery system for 22 ABBA songs.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
The whole concept of a jukebox musical — an original story told with songs people already knew well — was unknown back then.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for song
Noun
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The duo’s 2024 soft-rock ballad — which took home the Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance earlier this year — also garnered nods for Best Collaboration and Best Pop Song.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
5 Aug. 2025
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Standing in place before finally dropping to her knees, without the slightest of scenic distractions, Erivo made the show’s signature epic ballad her own for six minutes.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Aug. 2025
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Kazuko Kojima, the child who inspired that poem, still lives in Hiroshima and her 80 birthday is this month.—
Ed Simon
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
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These engineers and scientists in training, hailing from across the world, were gathering to compose and critique poems outside the classroom.—
Joshua Bennett,
The Atlantic,
15 Aug. 2025
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Popular in the Motor City region for more than four decades, Franks always draws adoring crowds to savor his sophisticated melodies and witty, sometimes risqué lyrics.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Steep, wide banks, not yet filled out by native plants and wildflowers, already greet passersby with a melody of birdsong.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Lawmakers in New York tried to prevent Berkowitz and other convicts from profiting off of their crimes, leading them to pass the Son of Sam law in 1977 before the .44 Caliber Killer had a chance to collect a dime from his crimes.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Later, on a deep post, Rudolph threw a perfect dime between two defensive backs to Smith.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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The bulk of the day would be musical, but the recognition of the Haight’s roots in Beat poetry was essential.—
Dennis McNally,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the kitchens of Palestine there is a kind of quiet poetry.—
Sami Tamimi
August 6,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Arthur bankrolled the building with $3 million in profits from his wildly successful 1924 operetta Rose-Marie, whose book and lyrics were written by his son Oscar Hammerstein II and Otto Harbach, with music by Rudolf Friml and Herbert Stothart.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Aug. 2025
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Three guitars created interlocking ’80s-rock-style arpeggio support for the first verse in the final version, highlighting the pace while allowing the lyrics to dominate.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
15 Aug. 2025
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Along the route, the group paused for hymns and speeches at key statues and memorials.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Their journey continued to Caen and the Normandy region, and included a visit to the beaches and to the Normandy American Cemetery to sing our national anthem and hymns, and also to lay a wreath.—
Tom Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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In each episode, the On Brand Agency creatives will work with a major brand in need of a big idea for a massive, high-priority campaign – from creating earworm jingles and unbelievable activations to producing the most quotable commercials and must-have merchandise.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
28 July 2025
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Siri Daly’s song about her kids being in school is the latest in the blogger’s ongoing series of jingles.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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“Song.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/song. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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