sing of
phrasal verb
sang of or sung of; sung of; singing of; sings of
literary + old-fashioned
: to speak or write about (someone or something) especially with enthusiasm
The poet sang of knights and medieval times.
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The bustling arrangements—which frequently feature layers of strings, percussion, and woodwinds—surge and swell as Gibbons sings of her aging body and home life.
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Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
Editor’s picks Stomping their feet, clapping their hands, and slapping the table, the four characters sing of a man confined to Parchman while his lover is free.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2024
Americans can sing of being the home of the brave but also know that the fear of warfare is wise.
—Chris Walsh, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2015
The dish sings of 80’s cuisine, rich in flavor and texture, armed with butter.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 23 Sep. 2024
Peas, corn, bell pepper, tomatoes and onion are barely cooked together, in order to ensure each sings of itself.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 10 Sep. 2024
Shannon sings of regret for his contributions to the world’s end as a corporate executive who simply ignored the warnings out of pure greed.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2024
He’s already sung of God, good, evil, and purpose across his discography and through several languages, religions, and cultures.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2024
For his Mohegan Sun Arena appearance on July 18 at 7:30 p.m., he’s got two opening acts, Tennessee pop/country singer/songwriter Russell Dickerson and George Birge, a Texan who sings of cowboys and beer.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2024
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Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
Editor’s picks Stomping their feet, clapping their hands, and slapping the table, the four characters sing of a man confined to Parchman while his lover is free.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2024
Americans can sing of being the home of the brave but also know that the fear of warfare is wise.
—Chris Walsh, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2015
The dish sings of 80’s cuisine, rich in flavor and texture, armed with butter.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 23 Sep. 2024
Peas, corn, bell pepper, tomatoes and onion are barely cooked together, in order to ensure each sings of itself.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 10 Sep. 2024
Shannon sings of regret for his contributions to the world’s end as a corporate executive who simply ignored the warnings out of pure greed.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2024
He’s already sung of God, good, evil, and purpose across his discography and through several languages, religions, and cultures.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2024
For his Mohegan Sun Arena appearance on July 18 at 7:30 p.m., he’s got two opening acts, Tennessee pop/country singer/songwriter Russell Dickerson and George Birge, a Texan who sings of cowboys and beer.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2024
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“Sing of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sing%20of. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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