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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
Throughout his music career, Cole has incorporated basketball images and references into his lyrics, performances and cover art.
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Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Country Sides is an 11-track LP that showcases the Heathens’ range in melody and lyrics, drawing on sounds and styles that defined their two decades as a hard-driving Americana outfit.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
The acclaimed artist has been candid about her struggles with cocaine and alcohol addiction and often explores those struggles in her lyrics.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
According to Konig, the messages showed constant communication with a man in Maryland, including photos and song lyrics, before abruptly stopping after the South Africa trip.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The musical will feature book and lyrics by Nora Brigid Monahan, an original score by Alex Parker and direction by Georgie Rankcom.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
The mention of Good and Pretti in the lyrics triggered a roar from the crowd, already dotting the arena with phones lights.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Starting Friday, more fans can hear Stone’s powerful voice and hard country-rock songs full of emotional lyrics.
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
That same urban canyon effect made lyrics even harder to catch.
—Yook Jihun, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Country Sides is an 11-track LP that showcases the Heathens’ range in melody and lyrics, drawing on sounds and styles that defined their two decades as a hard-driving Americana outfit.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
The acclaimed artist has been candid about her struggles with cocaine and alcohol addiction and often explores those struggles in her lyrics.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
According to Konig, the messages showed constant communication with a man in Maryland, including photos and song lyrics, before abruptly stopping after the South Africa trip.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The musical will feature book and lyrics by Nora Brigid Monahan, an original score by Alex Parker and direction by Georgie Rankcom.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
The mention of Good and Pretti in the lyrics triggered a roar from the crowd, already dotting the arena with phones lights.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Starting Friday, more fans can hear Stone’s powerful voice and hard country-rock songs full of emotional lyrics.
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
That same urban canyon effect made lyrics even harder to catch.
—Yook Jihun, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lyrics
Noun
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His poems employ numbers significant to Dine (Navajo) thought and ways of life.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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There’s hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of poems in my journals that come right after a sad story or a happy story or whatever.—
Jessica Firger,
SELF,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Many songs are now written on computers, using sequencers, patterns, and loops, with notes laid out in perfect synchrony on a rhythmic, 4/4 grid.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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More than two dozen protesters lined the inside and hallway outside of Little’s office for hours, holding transgender rights signs and singing songs that could be heard throughout the Statehouse.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Asian version will take flight after the original contest takes place in Vienna in May, with 35 countries competing in the singing contest known for outrageous costumes, towering ballads and high-energy performances.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2026
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His lot has electricity, a shack for storage, a living room with a TV and a sound system that blasts Spanish-language ballads through the encampment — or Usher, depending on the mood.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The former consists of Eva Grant on lead vocals, George Jensen on lead guitar, River Chadwick on bass, Leo Giaconi on rhythm guitar and Luca Giaconi on drums.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Digitally tweaked to fit the syncopated rhythm and stay on key, Weir’s vocals have a discomfiting quality that’s almost certainly unintentional—especially considering how often the beauty of the Dead lied in their very human imperfections.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The arena filled with the sound of hymns, and the Mass featured Bible readings, Holy Communion and a homily.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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In a manner that feels prototypical of the plant’s subsequent valorization across other cultures, the cucumber makes an appearance in the Rigveda, an ancient collection of Sanskrit hymns belonging to the canonical Hindu tradition.—
Andrés Muedano,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Mar. 2026
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