1
as in anthem
a religious song
our Sunday church services always open with a hymn
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as in tribute
a formal expression of praise
the documentary on the Shakers is essentially a hymn to the simple life
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as in to praise
to proclaim the glory of
during the honeymoon following the inauguration, newspaper articles seemed to hymn the president's every move
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Recent Examples of hymn
Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025
Indeed, there’s an undoubtedly nationalistic aspect to Timestamp, fostered by scenes of students singing patriotic hymns or saluting the dead during moments of silence, as well as in the lessons teachers give them about Ukrainians bravely resisting Russian invaders.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
Rebekah Lowin, Country Living, 17 Aug. 2022
But this wasn’t a flattening of hierarchies of the sort long hymned in Silicon Valley reveries of the online demos.
—Nathaniel Friedman, The New Republic, 21 Oct. 2019
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Noun
Renditions of those melancholic hymns, which often told of homesickness and heartbreak, played from a speaker in the courtyard.
—Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025
Indeed, there’s an undoubtedly nationalistic aspect to Timestamp, fostered by scenes of students singing patriotic hymns or saluting the dead during moments of silence, as well as in the lessons teachers give them about Ukrainians bravely resisting Russian invaders.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
Where waving woods and waters wild Do hymn an autumn sound.
—Rebekah Lowin, Country Living, 17 Aug. 2022
But this wasn’t a flattening of hierarchies of the sort long hymned in Silicon Valley reveries of the online demos.
—Nathaniel Friedman, The New Republic, 21 Oct. 2019
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On Thursday, Spurs have to do the same thing again: step out of the tunnel, wait for the Europa League anthem to play and become a different team.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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While covering the 1999 anthem, Clarkson, 42 — who wore a yellow T-shirt and wide-leg dark denim jeans — injected her signature vocals.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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John Amos‘ last acting role before his death in August 2024 was in the series premiere of Suits LA, and this Sunday, the NBC drama paid tribute to the late actor with a significant storyline.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
6 Apr. 2025
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Honoring Dikembe Mutombo and Gender Equity in Sports In a significant tribute to one of basketball’s greatest defenders, the 2025 BAL season will honour NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Vintage Year In another vintage year for CPH:FORUM, many industry delegates praised the high quality and variety of projects pitched.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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McKinley commented on Porsha’s post, praising her for putting the extravaganza together for their little one.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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The rabbi intones psalms and speaks about his mother, offering recollections of her and the principal details of her life: birth in the embers of the Shoah, Yiddishkeit, Soviet existence, antisemitism, immigration, courage, struggle, family, community, legacy.—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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Then, using his talents playing the lyre and singing psalms, David grew to be a supportive comfort to the possibly mad King Saul (Ali Suliman) as well as begin a romance with Saul’s daughter, Michal (Indy Lewis).—
Jim Halterman,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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In all of 2024, though, police issued just one citation for underage drinking at the venue, out of 168 issued last year citywide, according to public records.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2025
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The services offered at the facility include informal hearings for drivers whose privileges have been suspended or revoked for a single DUI citation, which doesn’t involve a death, and other moving violations.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Islas, 30, has been director of the center since 2020, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and has created programming and events in celebration of Women’s History Month, including panels, speakers, healing circles, and arts events.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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The developments came as Jews began celebrating the Purim holiday, and Muslims continued marking the holy month of Ramadan.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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On October 21, Gov. Hobbs held a formal commendation ceremony to recognize the bravery and quick action of those who were vital to the evacuation efforts.—
Skylar Heisey,
The Arizona Republic,
22 Oct. 2024
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Former San Jose Public Art Director Barbara Goldstein appeared before the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors this month to accept a commendation for Womanhood.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2025
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Princess Margaret Beach and neighboring Lower Bay Beach are the showpieces of an island undeniably blessed with some of the nicest shores in the region.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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Hungry to win more silverware and clearly talented, the Nerazzurri are blessed with one of the best and most in-form midfielders in the world.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Hymn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hymn. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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