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
Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Being mapped to a controller means that all songs in Ocarina of Time have a no-frills lullaby quality to them.
—Ashley Bardhan, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
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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
Instead, read your child a story or sing lullabies.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Being mapped to a controller means that all songs in Ocarina of Time have a no-frills lullaby quality to them.
—Ashley Bardhan, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lullaby
Verb
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Binnington was actually giving up those goals on purpose to lull the Americans into a false sense of security before morphing into late-90s Dominik Hasek as soon as overtime arrived.—
Sean McIndoe,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Ideal for spritzing onto pillows and sheets, the best linen sprays can lull you to sleep on a lavender-scented cloud or invite you to linger in bed a little longer in a cocoon of cozy musks.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Love Is Blind thrives on overwrought music cues, and its soaring, on-the-nose ballads are just another layer of the show’s orchestrated melodrama.—
Clover Hope,
Pitchfork,
7 Mar. 2025
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The group was equally adept with dancefloor fodder and gentle ballads.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Similarly, these calming messages about Donald Trump work by dulling the collective mind.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
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Creators then layer the vocal mayhem with finger snaps and visual movement to create a mosaic of calming chaos.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Then, there's the question that all the fangirls are wondering: Will the serenades live on?—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Twain's creamy serenade Nestlé's Coffee Mate makes its Super Bowl debut with a collaboration featuring Shania Twain.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But if being on the move soothes her, being in Milan is what excites her creativity.—
Meredith Lepore,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2025
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Cucumber Spritz Facial Spray (118 ml) – An alcohol-free mist designed to soothe, hydrate, and relax.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Weaver Yankee said some orchestras have a chorus that performs with them from time to time, but the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus work together on a regular basis.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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Logan Paul entered the Chamber to a chorus of boos.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Anadol’s ‘Living Architecture’ installation is accompanied by a custom soundscape composed by Anadol’s longtime collaborator, Kerim Karaoglu which integrates sound recordings made in the museum and enhances the sensory immersion of the installation.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The two-tone Schiaparelli gown is composed of a white maxi dress with sculptural halter straps that accentuate its deep V neckline and a dark blue raw denim corset.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Tech needed its captain to quiet the growing optimism and momentum the Wildcats were gaining.—
Devin Bradshaw,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Once the embers have quieted and the smoke has blown to the ocean, local risk management plans will be subject to a comprehensive review.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Lullaby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lullaby. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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