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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Brian Wilson passed away at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of feel-good pop anthems and groundbreaking studio techniques.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Even though her son doesn't enjoy her music that much, Aultman loves that her millennial mom anthem can bring a smile to so many people.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Game 1 was no different, as the Oilers selected a fan (with obvious singing experience and a beautiful tenor voice) to sing both anthems from his seat, surrounded by fans in his section.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
The titles were often gloriously creative and diverse, some paying homage to terrace anthems, others making a clever play on words.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 June 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Even though her son doesn't enjoy her music that much, Aultman loves that her millennial mom anthem can bring a smile to so many people.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Game 1 was no different, as the Oilers selected a fan (with obvious singing experience and a beautiful tenor voice) to sing both anthems from his seat, surrounded by fans in his section.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
The titles were often gloriously creative and diverse, some paying homage to terrace anthems, others making a clever play on words.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 June 2025
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“Anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anthem. Accessed 16 Jun. 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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