as in hymn
a religious song
fervently sang an anthem of praise to the Lord
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Recent Examples of anthem
The song became an anthem that dominated stadiums, movie trailers, and commercials.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 24 July 2025
Their vocal harmonies intertwine easily over a textured arrangement of keys, bass, drums, and guitars, creating an uplifting summer anthem that radiates sincerity and charm.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 July 2025
The poem became an anthem for abolishing convict labor in Florida.
—Time, 17 July 2025
But it’s also become an anthem for people making light of their hilarious vacation mishaps that don’t have anything to do with the company.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 24 July 2025
Their vocal harmonies intertwine easily over a textured arrangement of keys, bass, drums, and guitars, creating an uplifting summer anthem that radiates sincerity and charm.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 July 2025
The poem became an anthem for abolishing convict labor in Florida.
—Time, 17 July 2025
But it’s also become an anthem for people making light of their hilarious vacation mishaps that don’t have anything to do with the company.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anthem
Noun
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Their journey continued to Caen and the Normandy region, and included a visit to the beaches and to the Normandy American Cemetery to sing our national anthem and hymns, and also to lay a wreath.—
Tom Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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The bill drew the most heated public protests of the legislative session, with protestors often shutting down committee meetings through reciting the Pledge of Allegiance or singing hymns.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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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 6 Aug. 2025.
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