as in hymn
a religious song
fervently sang an anthem of praise to the Lord
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Recent Examples of anthem
From baby boomers who witnessed the genre's initial explosion to millennials who grew up with its anthems, and even Gen Zers discovering its raw power, the music transcended age barriers.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
But Mayday Parade did a fantastic job of creating an experience that balanced classic anthems with newer sounds.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Botafogo deserve an honourable mention, as do Monterrey, whose club anthem is still playing in my head.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 28 June 2025
While summer playlists tend to boast upbeat and bright party songs, this collab can be a lingering late-night anthem to soundtrack everything from friends watching the sunset from a rooftop to lovers lying on the beach awaiting the sunrise.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
But Mayday Parade did a fantastic job of creating an experience that balanced classic anthems with newer sounds.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Botafogo deserve an honourable mention, as do Monterrey, whose club anthem is still playing in my head.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 28 June 2025
While summer playlists tend to boast upbeat and bright party songs, this collab can be a lingering late-night anthem to soundtrack everything from friends watching the sunset from a rooftop to lovers lying on the beach awaiting the sunrise.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anthem
Noun
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The hymns also describe the inhabitants as being respectful to foreigners.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
2 July 2025
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About 50 people, sitting either on lawn chairs, benches or blankets, spread out across the lawn in front of the stage at Riverview Park in Lake Station to participate in the service, which included faith leaders speaking to the crowd and hymns between each speaker.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Noun
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On Jewish holidays, the Hallel prayer is recited in Shul as a psalm of praise and thanksgiving and collective expression of gratitude for GDs miracles.—
Rafael James,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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We're bound by the same beliefs, the same psalms, and the same sacred pursuit of liberty.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
11 June 2025
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“Anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anthem. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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