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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
Sharing personal stories, song lyrics and her favorite poems, Hatmaker takes her reader on her journey through the grief, recovery and life rebuilding that has followed.
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Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
The record showcases a mix of Chaney’s influences ranging from hard country to bluegrass to grunge, and the lyrics are true-to-life.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Starting as nothing but a title scribbled down by Sampson with no lyrics, James helped craft the story of a woman who recommits to her faith after a near-death experience on a highway.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
The case has gone viral online, with many users scrutinizing Burke’s song lyrics.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The song is sprinkled with vibrant 80s-esque house synths and lyrics that are overflowing with self-confidence.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 19 Sep. 2025
Below, Melo breaks down how Rainbow Kitten Surprise created their new album, why many of the album’s lyrics were off-the-cuff ad libs, and how her transition has changed her approach to performance.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
The lyrics dive deep into Young’s inner world, and reveal her at her most self-destructive, but artistically at her sharpest.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
The lyrics reference the anthem of the antifascist Italian resistance during World War II.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
The record showcases a mix of Chaney’s influences ranging from hard country to bluegrass to grunge, and the lyrics are true-to-life.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Starting as nothing but a title scribbled down by Sampson with no lyrics, James helped craft the story of a woman who recommits to her faith after a near-death experience on a highway.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
The case has gone viral online, with many users scrutinizing Burke’s song lyrics.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The song is sprinkled with vibrant 80s-esque house synths and lyrics that are overflowing with self-confidence.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 19 Sep. 2025
Below, Melo breaks down how Rainbow Kitten Surprise created their new album, why many of the album’s lyrics were off-the-cuff ad libs, and how her transition has changed her approach to performance.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
The lyrics dive deep into Young’s inner world, and reveal her at her most self-destructive, but artistically at her sharpest.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
The lyrics reference the anthem of the antifascist Italian resistance during World War II.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lyrics
Noun
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New and experienced poets can gather to read and share their poems.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Translation has been a core part of Sze’s practice, including a collection of his own translations of Chinese poems called The Silk Dragon II.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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So, now going to the club with records playing, playing for kids that were not alive when some of these songs came out and watching a really great young DJ like Cosmo play this music from the same era with her own slant on it.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Henry decided to pursue music instead of film, with his songs appearing on the soundtracks of his mom’s movies, including Julie and Julia and Ricki and the Flash.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Whether leading her trio through sultry ballads or high-energy swing numbers, Riketté always delivers a performance that’s both nostalgic and fresh.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In the early days of my career, there were a lot of ballads in my repertoire and the audience was mainly seated at my shows.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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With the band confirming Lingberg had already finished recording vocals for their new record, the next At The Gates LP will be a posthumous release for the legendary metal vocalist.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Aimer’s vocals resonate with the story of the Infinity Castle movie, filling the song with strength, determination, and vulnerability.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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The songs themselves drew inspiration from real Shaker hymns from the 1700s.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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The group sang Christian religious hymns accompanied by a wailing violin, cello and an acoustic guitar.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Lyrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lyrics. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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