national anthem
noun
: a song that praises a particular country and that is officially accepted as the country's song
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After receiving their gold medals, the US national anthem was played as the American flag raised at Avicii Arena.
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Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 25 May 2025
The program includes taps, raising of the flag, the national anthem, prayers, speakers and the reading of names of past veterans.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
The national anthem was sung by the Pursue Children’s Choir and the Honor Guard also gave a 21-gun salute.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
The palace gates open to garden party invitees at 3 p.m. local time, and the event officially begins an hour later when members of the royal family arrive and the national anthem is played by a military band.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 7 May 2025
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Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 25 May 2025
The program includes taps, raising of the flag, the national anthem, prayers, speakers and the reading of names of past veterans.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
The national anthem was sung by the Pursue Children’s Choir and the Honor Guard also gave a 21-gun salute.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
The palace gates open to garden party invitees at 3 p.m. local time, and the event officially begins an hour later when members of the royal family arrive and the national anthem is played by a military band.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 7 May 2025
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“National anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20anthem. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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