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as in poems
a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect
would you care to read your short lyric aloud?
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as in songs
a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment
the guitarist sang a gentle lyric while playing
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Recent Examples of lyrics
The musical, which has a book by Jeff Whitty with music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, went on to play in Las Vegas, London's West End, and other locations worldwide.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
As the only standalone English track of the album, its lyrics speak of a situationship so suspended in uncertainty that Selines craftily matched it with the sonic sensation of floating into outer space.
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Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
The 2026 version is more focused on Bosnia at the World Cup, with lyrics in a mix of Bosnian and English.
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Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
He was most widely known for his artworks that appropriated lyrics from Korean pop songs.
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Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
In the ruling, the judge reference lyrics from the sample in the matter.
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Caché McClay,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Beyond her lyrics, Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
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Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The album, which features some of their songs in Spanish, is filled with addictive beats, earworm lyrics, and memorable hooks that blend hyper-pop, hip-hop, house, dance, and alternative pop with Latin beats.
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Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
According to viewers, a woman appearing to be Alannah uses the N-word while lip-syncing lyrics.
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Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
As the only standalone English track of the album, its lyrics speak of a situationship so suspended in uncertainty that Selines craftily matched it with the sonic sensation of floating into outer space.
—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
The 2026 version is more focused on Bosnia at the World Cup, with lyrics in a mix of Bosnian and English.
—
Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
He was most widely known for his artworks that appropriated lyrics from Korean pop songs.
—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
In the ruling, the judge reference lyrics from the sample in the matter.
—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Beyond her lyrics, Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The album, which features some of their songs in Spanish, is filled with addictive beats, earworm lyrics, and memorable hooks that blend hyper-pop, hip-hop, house, dance, and alternative pop with Latin beats.
—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
According to viewers, a woman appearing to be Alannah uses the N-word while lip-syncing lyrics.
—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lyrics
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Some people like to write poems, other people like to perform music, other people like to run marathons.
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Fragments of email correspondence appear alongside bits of dialogue, histories of apocalyptic movements in Korea, and poems about the nature of time and the Bardo (the Tibetan Buddhist concept for the transitional period between death and rebirth).
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The chants, drums and songs from Colombian supporters filled the stadium from well before kickoff.
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That didn’t seem to dent the energy, with spontaneous Argentinian futbol songs breaking out among scrums of fans.
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When the Black Queen’s message arrives in the Riverlands, the king consort, lil’ Oscar Tully, and their new pal Roddy the Ruin are busy reveling, making up ballads dedicated to their own derring-do.
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Within the flashy dance numbers and power ballads, American musicals often hold up a mirror to society.
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Thanks in part to the addictive vocals of band members Adriana Flores and Bryan Ponce, the Altons were designated as one of the flagship bands for roots label Daptone Records new soul spinoff, Penrose Records.
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Under the spotlight, her sentimental vocals land softly with a crowd that’s happy to see her.
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As mourners talked quietly, nursery rhymes were interspersed with traditional gospel hymns.
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One version sings hymns to a mythic nation always free, always just, always brave, always chosen.
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“Lyrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lyrics. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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