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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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2
as in poem
a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect
the songs of Shakespeare
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4
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
Many viewers criticized the artist for relying too heavily on the audience to carry the song.
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Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 23 July 2025
A couple of her songs were finalists in the 2023 John Lennon Songwriting Contest and the 2023 International Songwriting Competition.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
That high is felt through different songs across the album.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 22 July 2025
Jones recalled a moment the song evoked a reaction during a game against the New York Mets.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
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Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 23 July 2025
A couple of her songs were finalists in the 2023 John Lennon Songwriting Contest and the 2023 International Songwriting Competition.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
That high is felt through different songs across the album.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 22 July 2025
Jones recalled a moment the song evoked a reaction during a game against the New York Mets.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for song
Noun
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The crowd sang along with the musicians to the 2004 ballad.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The elegiac ballad, released in 2022, comes at a moment of release for Jessica (Megan Stalter), who had just broken up with her boyfriend, Felix (Will Sharpe), when her dog unexpectedly died.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Like a poem, happiness is under no onus to mean something other than itself.—
Matthew Carey Salyer,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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The truth is that Korby won Christine over with kindness and a Pablo Neruda poem.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Although only two original members are still performing with the band, musical pioneers Earth, Wind, and Fire still dazzle audiences after more than 50 years of soulful melodies.—
PJ Green
July 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 July 2025
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Her voice—like honey, smooth and healing—wrapped itself around melodies with intention.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 July 2025
Noun
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As the saying goes, her performance turns on a dime, sending what first appears to a pretty standard, well-meaning story about the global refugee crisis somewhere much more personal and much, much darker.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
11 July 2025
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But a baseball game can turn on a dime, and as steel- and charcoal-hued clouds began gathering over the ballpark and the first bolts of lightning cracked in the skies over Jersey Street, the Red Sox turned the tables.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Coal miners have a long tradition creating poetry and music related to their job, settlement officials said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Here’s a special selection of fantastic novels from Kenyan authors representing fresh perspectives on the human condition across poetry, fiction and nonfiction.—
Wanjeri Gakuru
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Whether belting out apocalyptic lyrics in overdrive or crooning heartfelt odes to love, Osbourne sang with unmistakable feeling and conviction.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Both Nicks and Buckingham shared handwritten lyrics to their official social media accounts.—
Maria Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Their journey continued to Caen and the Normandy region, and included a visit to the beaches and to the Normandy American Cemetery to sing our national anthem and hymns, and also to lay a wreath.—
Tom Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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The bill drew the most heated public protests of the legislative session, with protestors often shutting down committee meetings through reciting the Pledge of Allegiance or singing hymns.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Know Your Meme points out the Jet2holidays jingle was used in November 2024, with a TikTok video of out-of-control camels in a desert.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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While Jet2 would like its customers to think of their advertisements as a sign that an awesome vacation to Malta is right around the corner, most people using the Jet2 advert jingle have gone for the exact opposite effect.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
14 July 2025
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“Song.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/song. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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