as in hymn
a religious song
fervently sang an anthem of praise to the Lord
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Recent Examples of anthem
Despite the brief anthem blunder, Jackson’s graceful recovery and candid response served as a reminder that even the most experienced performers are human — and that pressing forward after a mistake is a skill all its own.
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
As the Stars — who clinched a playoff spot Sunday — chase their first Stanley Cup title since 1999, their anthem may not stay confined to the plane or locker room for much longer.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Though not everyone knew the words, many—especially older adults—sang along, turning the anthem into a stirring ode to independence.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Released more than 40 years ago, Blow’s anthem remains the definitive hoops song.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
As the Stars — who clinched a playoff spot Sunday — chase their first Stanley Cup title since 1999, their anthem may not stay confined to the plane or locker room for much longer.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Though not everyone knew the words, many—especially older adults—sang along, turning the anthem into a stirring ode to independence.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Released more than 40 years ago, Blow’s anthem remains the definitive hoops song.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anthem
Noun
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The arena filled with the sound of hymns, and the Mass featured Bible readings, Holy Communion and a homily.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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In a manner that feels prototypical of the plant’s subsequent valorization across other cultures, the cucumber makes an appearance in the Rigveda, an ancient collection of Sanskrit hymns belonging to the canonical Hindu tradition.—
Andrés Muedano,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Mar. 2026
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After all, audiences may be captivated by the psalm singing itself, but then can also find more things that capture their imagination in the observational doc.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
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Gallagher is also excited about Psalms of the People (Salim Nan Daoine), Jack Archer’s Gaelic-language documentary about Scotland’s cultural heritage of traditional Gaelic psalm singing.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anthem. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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