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
Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Being mapped to a controller means that all songs in Ocarina of Time have a no-frills lullaby quality to them.
—Ashley Bardhan, Vulture, 27 Sep. 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
Instead, read your child a story or sing lullabies.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Being mapped to a controller means that all songs in Ocarina of Time have a no-frills lullaby quality to them.
—Ashley Bardhan, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lullaby
Verb
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Binnington was actually giving up those goals on purpose to lull the Americans into a false sense of security before morphing into late-90s Dominik Hasek as soon as overtime arrived.—
Sean McIndoe,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Ideal for spritzing onto pillows and sheets, the best linen sprays can lull you to sleep on a lavender-scented cloud or invite you to linger in bed a little longer in a cocoon of cozy musks.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Love Is Blind thrives on overwrought music cues, and its soaring, on-the-nose ballads are just another layer of the show’s orchestrated melodrama.—
Clover Hope,
Pitchfork,
7 Mar. 2025
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The group was equally adept with dancefloor fodder and gentle ballads.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Successfully calming down someone else can remind you of your capability to do the same for yourself.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
28 Feb. 2025
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The formula also provides skincare and wellness benefits with niacinamide to support the skin barrier and ashwagandha to calm nerves.—
Bea McMonagle,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Twain's creamy serenade Nestlé's Coffee Mate makes its Super Bowl debut with a collaboration featuring Shania Twain.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
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According to Magnus, 20, his dad’s friend John C. Reilly once treated a party to a sweet serenade.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But if being on the move soothes her, being in Milan is what excites her creativity.—
Meredith Lepore,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2025
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Cucumber Spritz Facial Spray (118 ml) – An alcohol-free mist designed to soothe, hydrate, and relax.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Weaver Yankee said some orchestras have a chorus that performs with them from time to time, but the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus work together on a regular basis.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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At the same meeting, the city attorney tendered his resignation and the mayor tried to end the meeting by threatening to walk out — all to a chorus of snarky comments and jeers of irate residents.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Diversity Of Skills And Expertise High-performing executive teams are composed of individuals with complementary skills and experiences.—
Levi King,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote and composed the music for the original film, was replaced by Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear in the sequel.—
Andrés Buenahora,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Tech needed its captain to quiet the growing optimism and momentum the Wildcats were gaining.—
Devin Bradshaw,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Once the embers have quieted and the smoke has blown to the ocean, local risk management plans will be subject to a comprehensive review.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Lullaby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lullaby. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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