anthem
noun
an·them
ˈan(t)-thəm 
1
: a song or hymn of praise or gladness
a patriotic anthem
2
: a usually rousing popular song that typifies or is identified with a particular subculture, movement, or point of view
anthems of teenage angst
3
a
: a psalm or hymn sung antiphonally or responsively
b
: a sacred vocal composition with words usually from the Scriptures
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Over the years, the band has consistently delivered hard-hitting anthems that resonate with fans, and its latest album, Popular Monster, has only reinforced its position as one of the most dominant acts in modern rock.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The grunge anthem made for an apropos song choice as Lombard Jr. – who smoked a line drive to left – is the youngest player in Yankees camp.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2025
In recent days, Canadian hockey fans had taken to booing the American anthem, in response to Donald Trump’s tariffs and his threats to annex Canada.
—Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Crystal Monee Hall’s diverse score is filled with marches, anthems, ballads and ensemble numbers, with the highlights being the call-to-action songs.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The grunge anthem made for an apropos song choice as Lombard Jr. – who smoked a line drive to left – is the youngest player in Yankees camp.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2025
In recent days, Canadian hockey fans had taken to booing the American anthem, in response to Donald Trump’s tariffs and his threats to annex Canada.
—Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Crystal Monee Hall’s diverse score is filled with marches, anthems, ballads and ensemble numbers, with the highlights being the call-to-action songs.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anthem. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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anthem
noun
an·them
ˈan(t)-thəm
1
: a sacred composition with words usually from the Scriptures
2
: a song of praise or gladness
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