as in lullaby
a vocal or instrumental performance that is given outdoors at night for a lover
wooed his lady with a serenade
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Recent Examples of serenade
Joel Balsam, AFAR Media, 1 Apr. 2025
Elaine Mitchell, who supervised and collected tolls for more than 20 years, says the toll booth experience opens up a window into drivers of every stripe, from the perpetually cranky to those that offer serenades with their money.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
On Leith went viral on social media after the Hibs fans serenaded their team following a derby win over rivals Hearts.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 31 May 2025
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Noun
The Brazilian coastal metropolis has world-famous beaches worth singing serenades about—and many musicians have.
—Joel Balsam, AFAR Media, 1 Apr. 2025
Elaine Mitchell, who supervised and collected tolls for more than 20 years, says the toll booth experience opens up a window into drivers of every stripe, from the perpetually cranky to those that offer serenades with their money.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
Last year, Joel serenaded Brinkley during his concert at Madison Square Garden.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
On Leith went viral on social media after the Hibs fans serenaded their team following a derby win over rivals Hearts.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serenade
Noun
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The swamp soothed her as a mother might, with its cool shade and lilting lullaby.—
Bridget Crocker
June 6,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
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In the first photo, Taylor, 77, is seen signing copies of his pop-up lullaby children's book Sweet Baby James, which was published in 2018.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Nat King Cole crooned about its kicks in a 1946 hit song.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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This might be the most 1990s song to ever exist in the best possible way — a perfectly airy mix of programmed drums, keyboards, whooshing ocean sounds, and crooning backup singers.—
Shana Naomi Krochmal,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The England fans, desperate for a good time, started working their way through a repertoire of songs, including serenading Manchester City’s Phil Foden, who was not included in Tuchel’s squad, and singing derogatory chants about Keir Starmer, the United Kingdom’s prime minister.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Their voices rang out into the open-air auditorium in Hawaiian, speaking the same chants that their ancestors had spoken for centuries.—
Sara Kehaulani Goo,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2025
Verb
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The famous John Williams fanfare that blasted Star Wars onto our screens had appreciably less impact than even a standard screen would now offer, let alone IMAX and Dolby Cinema premium offerings while at some parts of the film, the sound warbled a little, before returning to normal.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The whole montage was respectful and gracious, with a classical score, rather than a pop chipmunk warbling a sensitive ballad about dead people.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There’ll probably be some cowbells, and there might be someone trilling in sultry Portuguese or a burst of wordless, stoic alpha-male grunts.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
26 Mar. 2025
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Her soft-focus voice floats over trilling mandolin picking and reserved fiddle.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Billy Joel's documentary digs deep into past with poignancy – but he's 'not finished yet' Culture Club film delves into history filled with drama, Boy George, love and drugs ‘Walk of Fame’ The most compelling track on an album full of soaring choruses now has an equally absorbing video.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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The post prompted a chorus of amusing responses from commenters.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Verb
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The Wolf & Shepherd Crossover Plain Toe Derby Shoes are $87 off and sharp enough for weddings or work trips.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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The world’s second-largest economy continues to face a range of challenges, from job insecurity among the younger generation to sharp downturns in the property sector, once a cornerstone of the country’s economic growth.—
Hassan Tayir,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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Some Yankees were upset during the offseason, feeling the Dodgers took too much glee and rubbed it in about the Yankees’ metdown in the fifth inning of Game 5.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Fines and any restriction or suspension of the driver’s license aren’t going to be met with glee by the driver, either.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
30 May 2025
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“Serenade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serenade. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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