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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Recent Examples of lullaby
Natalie Maher, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2018
Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 25 Oct. 2024
Heretic Euphoric Dream Spray A soothing earthy citrus, consider this a lullaby in fragrance form.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
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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
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Laura Marling: Patterns in Repeat [Chrysalis/Partisan] Laura Marling’s first album in four years is a trove of nocturnal ballads and introspective lullabies recorded in the room with her newborn daughter.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 25 Oct. 2024
Heretic Euphoric Dream Spray A soothing earthy citrus, consider this a lullaby in fragrance form.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
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With impressively integrated technology, the musical makes clever use of time and space, tugging at our heartstrings with ease and lulling us along with its dulcet tones.EW Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Still, City have developed a reputation for lulling their title rivals into a false sense of security with an uncharacteristically poor autumn and winter period before reeling off a stack of consecutive wins in the spring to ensure the trophy remains at the Etihad.Elias Burke, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Singing over gruff hip-hop beats and ethereal minimalist ballads, the Argentine singer weaves a provocative tale of self-discovery with diaristic lyrics that excavate self-acceptance, intense romance and emotional maturity.Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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These are ballads about cheating and addiction, and reflections on wistful memories and true love.Justin Curto, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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Angry tropics calmed for about a decade, until 2017, when Harvey and Irma hit the Gulf Coast with ferocious intensity.Jack Prator, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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At night, the process goes in reverse, to calm the body down for sleep.Marla Broadfoot, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
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Brown and Davis danced to a serenade by their friend, Tony and Grammy winner Leslie Odom Jr., who was accompanied by Dr. Richard Schectman.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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The family-friendly event also features lucha libre, ballet folklorico, mariachi serenades, a free Kids Zone, giveaways, traditional Mexican food, margaritas and more.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Only have 30 minutes to soothe your rage before family dinner?Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Dec. 2024
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From hydrating to shine-controlling to soothing, each face mist is designed to tackle specific skin-care concerns and should complement your existing regiment.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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Some omissions were surprising enough to fans that a chorus of questions has begun to ring through the Instagram posts comments.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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The harem within emerges not as prison guards but as a chorus of multiplicity, offering voices and perspectives that enrich and deepen creative work.Fidan Cheikosman, JSTOR Daily, 1 Jan. 2025
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The microbiomes of plants and soil share very similar bacteria communities to our own, being composed of five major bacterial phyla that are also found in the human gut and skin.Kathy Willis, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
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But Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia, Arizona, North Carolina, and Nevada composed a good crossroads of America’s populace and sentiment in 2024.The Editors, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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Nudging Japan Forward: In a society used to quiet consensus-building, Tokyo has made bold changes to its defense policy.María Magdalena Arréllaga, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Awarding Manaea $75 million over thee years should quiet some of that chatter.Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Lullaby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lullaby. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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