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
Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 5 Sep. 2024
Each woman at Madison Square Garden took turns, almost treating the song like a lullaby, a different gig for a different sky.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 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
Luckily, a lullaby by her mom is filled with magic that sends her off into a slumber filled with adventurous dreams.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 5 Sep. 2024
Each woman at Madison Square Garden took turns, almost treating the song like a lullaby, a different gig for a different sky.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lullaby
Verb
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But he has been lulled lately into playing Luke Richardson’s more conservative game (or maybe the players default to that).—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Blue Jackets were all of those things, but their biggest mistake was getting lulled into playing the New York Islanders’ brand of hockey.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Maybe, kinda, but only when the tempo slackens for the album’s final two ballads.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2025
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The swoon-worthy ballad is Gaga’s sixth Hot 100 leader and Mars’ ninth.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Imagine an organization that offers calming yoga classes but tolerates a toxic manager who creates a hostile environment.—
Dr. Marita Kinney, BCC, Msc.D,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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It is known for its benefits, including improving physical health, calming the mind, reducing stress, and increasing joint flexibility and range of motion.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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My mom also received many wonderful telephone calls and well wishes from some famous friends too, including a phone serenade by crooner Bobby Vinton and letters, cards and gifts from Donny Osmond, Phyllis Diller, Jim Nabors, June Lockhart, Betsy Palmer, Andy Williams and Shelley Winters.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Cricket song rose from the grasses, from somewhere came the serenade of corncrakes and the distant snorting of a horse awakened from its slumber.—
Daniel Mason,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Cushioning these actives are soothing cypress leaf and barrier-restoring Lactobacillus ferment lysate.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
29 Jan. 2025
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Pottery Barn Bunny Wake Up Clock: This sweet bunny plays soothing songs to wake your child up or send them to slumber for nap or bedtime.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Herald spoke to 16 buyers — many did not want their names published, fearing retaliation by Cox — and examined lawsuits, mortgages, purchase agreements, property records and Miami building department reports, which substantiated buyers’ chorus of complaints.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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In terms of the performance, the descending part at the end of the chorus is memorable.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Addison, the church’s director of music and liturgy, composed the roughly 40-minute piece.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Freeman was among international talents celebrated with lifetime achievement prizes during the Joy Awards on Saturday along with composing legend Hans Zimmer, and Andrea Bocelli.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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His ability to quiet his gaming critics has so far proven much less successful than his ability to influence U.S. national politics.—
Ethan Gach / Kotaku,
Quartz,
21 Jan. 2025
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The attempt to quiet the noise went viral, receiving 3.1 million views (as of this writing).—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Lullaby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lullaby. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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