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as in poem
a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect
would you care to read your short lyric aloud?
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as in ballad
a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment
the guitarist sang a gentle lyric while playing
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as in lyrical
having a pleasantly flowing quality suggestive of music
they performed a slow, lyric dance for the audience
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as in poetic
having qualities suggestive of poetry
the film's lyric photography really enhanced its romantic mood
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Recent Examples of lyric
Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
But what obsessed me were the lyrics, which describe tragi-comically bleak scenes of contemporary abjection using language that felt borderline Shakespearean, tied up in elaborate rhyme schemes and tight lexical knots.
—Meaghan Garvey, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2025
Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
The connections Plunkett draws between Frost’s lyric poems and their literary influences are valuable, particularly for anyone taken in by Frost’s aw-shucks persona.
—Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The song is a concise blast of funky country-rock, with shades of the Allman Brothers, some traditional-country fiddle, and lyrics about a bottle that just won’t empty.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
But what obsessed me were the lyrics, which describe tragi-comically bleak scenes of contemporary abjection using language that felt borderline Shakespearean, tied up in elaborate rhyme schemes and tight lexical knots.
—Meaghan Garvey, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Her lyric vocal writing contends with harsh reality, but her style is never far from profound rapture.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
The connections Plunkett draws between Frost’s lyric poems and their literary influences are valuable, particularly for anyone taken in by Frost’s aw-shucks persona.
—Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lyric
Noun
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The 20-minute work is vivid stuff, inspired by a Czech poem about a woman who tries and fails to get on with her life after murdering her husband.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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The film is an adaptation of Homer's epic poem of the same name, which was written in the 8th or 7th century BC and is considered one of the greatest works of Western literature, along with Homer's other epic poem, The Iliad.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Adjective
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The outlet unveiled its definitive ranking on Monday (April 7), placing Minaj at the top spot based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including chart performance, cultural impact, lyrical skill, longevity, and flow.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The lyrical content of Vernon’s records have long been marked with a tinge of turmoil, and his tendency towards heavy introspection has, at times, cornered him into a trope of a melancholy, lovesick songwriter.—
Leah Lu,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ray Davies’ band was a poetic paradox and thus far more interesting theatrically than all of ’em.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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That came close to being a poetic point, but on the other hand…no.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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After the song kicked in, Black recapped some of his films since his last appearance on the late night show, and then headed into the studio audience.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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The actors, currently starring in a revival of Glengarry Glen Ross, were spotted in the crowd of SNL when host Jack Black went into the audience during his monologue song.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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A lot of hymns and negro spirituals are communication.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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The pair sang along to hymns and the UK’s national anthem, and smiled while watching the performances.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In addition, for this film, drinking heart blood had physical, poetical appeal.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
14 Jan. 2025
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For armchair travelers and avid trip planners alike, Wine & Travel Italy evokes the spirit of Bel Paese (Beautiful Country), the popular poetical appellative for Italy.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes,
30 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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The production is directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer (The Band's Visit), also represented this season with the new musical Dead Outlaw.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Carlile, meanwhile, has performed twice as a musical guest in 2021 and 2022.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Lyric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lyric. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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