as in hymn
a religious song
fervently sang an anthem of praise to the Lord
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Now, Shimmy’s druggy earworms and tropical two-step anthems are the gold standard of South Florida rap.
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Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2024
Mitchell’s anthem is the holiday song for those looking to escape Christmas, but hardly the only choice for those looking for real music in the holiday season.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The perfect anthem for Sam Miller, if ever there was one.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
The genre-bending anthem celebrates the musicians’ home of Georgia, honoring how the state shaped their careers.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2024
Mitchell’s anthem is the holiday song for those looking to escape Christmas, but hardly the only choice for those looking for real music in the holiday season.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The perfect anthem for Sam Miller, if ever there was one.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
The genre-bending anthem celebrates the musicians’ home of Georgia, honoring how the state shaped their careers.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anthem. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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