as in song
a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment
a haunting ballad about lost love and loneliness
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Recent Examples of ballad
But this muscular ballad – with lyrics from Motorhead’s Lemmy – offers a gorgeous melody that doesn’t prevent the song from building into enough of a brawny rocker to appease his longtime fans.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 23 July 2025
Another first-album ballad, probably not worth reviving.
—Christopher Bonanos, Vulture, 18 July 2025
Different from the stately ballads that were flopping in front of her.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025
The crowd sang along with the musicians to the 2004 ballad.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 14 July 2025
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 23 July 2025
Another first-album ballad, probably not worth reviving.
—Christopher Bonanos, Vulture, 18 July 2025
Different from the stately ballads that were flopping in front of her.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025
The crowd sang along with the musicians to the 2004 ballad.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ballad
Noun
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His son, Ralph Taylor III, who was autistic and communicated mostly by song, died on the floor of the bedroom.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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A couple of her songs were finalists in the 2023 John Lennon Songwriting Contest and the 2023 International Songwriting Competition.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The title was a nod to LBJ’s high school basketball team’s mascot, and the lyrics appeared to be shots at the NBA’s all-time leading scorer.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
23 July 2025
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Osbourne co-wrote the lyrics with Black Sabbath bassist and lyricist Geezer Butler.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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
Noun
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An anthem for the glass-half-empty crowd, for sure.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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There’s the one that’s an anthem from the top that gets faster and shouty-er by the end.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
26 July 2025
Noun
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She is best known for her robust vocals and distinct blend of cumbia, bolero, folk and alternative styles.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
28 July 2025
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Concerns over Liam’s vocals should also be overruled; Oasis are back to their best, and so obviously missed playing together.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The combination of fatigue, meditation, and sheer time on the trail makes for one heck of a backcountry lullaby.—
Kade Krichko,
Outside Online,
22 July 2025
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Who leaves us echoes — gruff, brilliant, unrepeatable — half legend, half lullaby.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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“Ballad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballad. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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