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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
Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Though many consider the term as socially derogatory against Venezuelans, the collaborators looked to reclaim the label through their empowering lyrics.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2025
Escher Walcott, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Dance sections lacked charm; lyric passages were spiritless; the klezmer episodes in the third movement were strictly goyish.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The Hip-Hop veteran does not speak in the video, however, the lyrics of the song emote deep feelings.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Though many consider the term as socially derogatory against Venezuelans, the collaborators looked to reclaim the label through their empowering lyrics.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Kelce’s first reaction to the lyric switch-up was caught in a video posted by a fan on TikTok.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Dance sections lacked charm; lyric passages were spiritless; the klezmer episodes in the third movement were strictly goyish.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lyric
Noun
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The task, after all—the business at hand—is to write a poem.—
Corey Seymour,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
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The hymn was first written as a poem by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson in the late 1800s.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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His voice is notably more robust which makes for ballads that pack a much heavier punch than some of his earlier efforts in that space.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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Levine, 45, impressively hit the high notes throughout the ballad.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike the final version released on his 2004 album Dear Heather, this handwritten page includes lyrics penned in Cohen's own hand in purple marker, offering a deeper look at his lyrical experimentation.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Her main goal is trying to maintain the emotion and lyrical style of the track more than creating a direct translation — and the artists are often encouraged to improv once in the studio.—
Sara Belcher,
People.com,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Indeed there’s a deeply poetic nature to Hamisky’s work and subject matter, and one that Johnson especially gravitated towards for this collection.—
Laura Neilson,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
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Vitor Pereira became poetic when discussing Jean-Ricner Bellegarde’s unexpected starring role in Saturday’s derby victory.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Their earliest videos include behind-the-scenes of their genre-blending process and remixes of popular Latin songs with new lyrics.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2025
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The many pages of song lyrics offered in this auction really give a sense of the intense working dynamic between us.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The hymn originated as a poem written by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson in 1900, with its verses paired with music composed by Johnson’s brother, John Rosamond Johnson.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
9 Feb. 2025
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The hymn was first written as a poem by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson in the late 1800s.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 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
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Since that sketch aired, Swift has returned to SNL on three occasions as a musical guest in 2017, 2019, and 2021.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
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The young man who mixed and mastered it, Curtis Lindsey, is actually my [musical director] and has been with me for maybe 17 years.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Lyric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lyric. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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