as in to lull
to free from distress or disturbance
reclining peacefully on the deck, lullabied by the gentle motion of the ship
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as in ballad
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Recent Examples of lullaby
Natalie Maher, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2018
Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Sounds include white noise, lullabies and more entertaining beats, the company said.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The original is lullaby-like in its simple softness and was fittingly featured in Richard Linklater's epic 2014 film Boyhood.
—Natalie Maher, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2018
Noun
Lily Collins, Zoë Kravitz, Sean Ono Lennon and more inspired their musical parents to turn personal lullabies into classic hits
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The journey into parenthood can be equal parts scary, exciting, anxiety-inducing and emotional.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Sounds include white noise, lullabies and more entertaining beats, the company said.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lullaby
Verb
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The sound of the ocean lulled me to sleep at night, and gently woke me up early every morning.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
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The periods of relative stability provided by the adults in the room lulled people into complacency about how much damage an unfettered Trump could do.—
Michelle Goldberg,
The Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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All our ballads were the opposite, light verses and heavy chorus — it was totally inverted.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
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Comic pastiche gives way to tender romantic ballads only to explode in musical psychodrama.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Inside, retreat from the sun to rooms lined with stone floors and bathed in calming neutrals.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2025
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Choose from a calming yellow, a light tie-dye or a blue paisley design.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The trade deadline was so entertaining, that Mikko Rantanen decided to change jerseys twice in a week, leaving most experts claiming that this was the highest-profile player in NHL history to be traded midseason by two serenade teams.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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And sure enough, her nightly serenade continued without skipping a beat.—
Steve Hartman,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Made with silicone, this teether has a variety of textures that are meant to soothe a baby’s sore gums.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
29 Mar. 2025
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Crafting and DIYs have surged this year, thanks to a rise in adult hobbies as people look for soothing ways to fill their free time.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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The chorus is sleek, mid-tempo pop perfection thanks to her ongoing partnership and songwriting chemistry with Max Martin.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2025
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There has been a growing chorus of opposition in Europe to lifting the sanctions, which remain their main leverage against Moscow.—
John Leicester,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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Retired educators: The Retired Educators of Osceola County is composed of people who are retired from the field of education from anywhere in the country.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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The presentation was brought to life at the start by a full orchestra performing a live rendition of the franchise’s familiar theme music, originally composed by John Williams.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And even a reassuring jobs report on Friday morning — with employers adding more jobs than expected last month — couldn't quiet widespread market fears about the outlook for the post-tariffs economy.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
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With the need to quiet the world just enough to feel again.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Lullaby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lullaby. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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