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as in ballad
a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment
she sang a little-known song for the talent show
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as in poem
a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect
the songs of Shakespeare
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as in dime
a very small sum of money
developers bought the land for a song
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as in poetry
writing that uses rhythm, vivid language, and often rhyme to provoke an emotional response
a hero honored in song and story
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Recent Examples of song
Central to the trek is connecting with the region’s Sherpa people, and learning about their culture through song, dance, and food.
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Chloe Berge, Outside Online, 17 June 2025
The musician also highlights the emotion that Bratton delivered in his performance in the song.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 16 June 2025
Just days after the injury, Sambora performed a slew of songs at the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala at the Kentucky Derby.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 16 June 2025
Of course, there will also be more catchy songs — the original soundtrack, which includes 13 songs, will be available on June 6 on streaming platforms, Disney said.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 5 June 2025
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Chloe Berge, Outside Online, 17 June 2025
The musician also highlights the emotion that Bratton delivered in his performance in the song.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 16 June 2025
Just days after the injury, Sambora performed a slew of songs at the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala at the Kentucky Derby.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 16 June 2025
Of course, there will also be more catchy songs — the original soundtrack, which includes 13 songs, will be available on June 6 on streaming platforms, Disney said.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for song
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Australia loves Indian rock and Asia loves the slow emo kind of ballads and, then, America loves the more rock-esque, fast tempo kind of post-punk sound.—
Craig Lindsey,
VIBE.com,
4 June 2025
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Nelson later recorded and released the haunting ballad in 1982 as a part of his album of the same name.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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One scene where a young Chuck's teacher (played by Siegel) discusses the poem with him is a poignant one.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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On the evening of June 4, a crowd filled the Boulder Jewish Community Center for a community gathering that included testimonials from people who participated in the June 1 march and witnessed or were injured in the attack, songs and poems, and a prayer for the healing of those injured.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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For patients navigating the physical and mental toll of cancer treatment, the presence of familiar rhythms and soothing melodies can be a vital part of coping.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 June 2025
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The Puerto Rican duo’s second album — its first in five years — sees co-founders Raquel Berrios and Luis Alfredo del Valle dive deeper into their intimate reflections on modern relationships, infusing stories of romantic struggles with pulsating basslines and dreamy melodies.—
Luisa Calle,
Billboard,
13 June 2025
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Tax policy can turn on a dime–that’s been made clear as the House and Senate hashed through the Big, Beautiful Bill.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Sixpenny Loula sofa Sixpenny Neva round daybed Sixpenny Aria leather ottoman Sixpenny Pisces coffee table Wayfair If your mission is to design on a dime, Wayfair will check that box.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
6 June 2025
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Chaining two of these machines together, Kalma was able to create analog loops of saxophone, church organ, and other instruments, layering them with poetry and found sound in his first original compositions.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
8 June 2025
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In two brief pen strokes of poetry, Stone had summed up internship.—
Danielle Ofri,
New Yorker,
7 June 2025
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The lyrics touch on John F. Kennedy and John Lennon in addition to Ace himself, and images of all three Johns flashed on the screen at the end.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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The new lyrics were ultimately done by Clotilde Arias, a Peruvian-American composer.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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Dawn, a teen mom who worked hard to pay for her daughter’s braces and loved to sing hymns, suffered from borderline personality disorder, depression and alcoholism, according to her family.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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The event included hymns, readings and a picnic—a celebration of both the soldiers’ sacrifice and the newfound freedom of the formerly enslaved.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Those Brian Wilson compositions all sounded like insanely catchy jingles for the California teenage lifestyle–surfboards, hamburger stands, pep rallies–but on the flip side of the good times was a real sense of melancholy.—
Gavin Edwards,
Rolling Stone,
11 June 2025
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Swims will also infuse Kay Jewelers’ iconic jingle with his own energy and vocals.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 May 2025
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“Song.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/song. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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