anthem

noun

an·them ˈan(t)-thəm How to pronounce anthem (audio)

: a song or hymn of praise or gladness

a patriotic anthem

: a usually rousing popular song that typifies or is identified with a particular subculture, movement, or point of view

anthems of teenage angst

: a psalm or hymn sung antiphonally or responsively

: a sacred vocal composition with words usually from the Scriptures

anthemic

ˌan(t)-ˈthē-mik How to pronounce anthem (audio)

-ˈthe-

adjective

Synonyms

canticle
carol
chorale
hymn
psalm
spiritual

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The latter single was touted as the unofficial anthem of the Civil Rights movement, and was later inducted into both the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry as well as the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2022 The song, which has found a second life as a protest anthem, was a familiar crowd-pleaser on a set dominated by Lamar’s new album.

Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 The response to her spirited new Christian anthem, among the public and in military camps, was immediate and overwhelming.

Fox News, 2 July 2022 But, through a series of events, Loggins went on to rock the song, which became arguably his most synonymous hit, instantly cemented in pop culture as a quintessential ’80s anthem.

Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 May 2022 This cover version is widely lauded as a feminist anthem.

Kris Holt, Forbes, 7 May 2022 So far, the ATP and WTA tours, the top tours for men and women in tennis respectively, have only barred Russian and Belarusian players from displaying their nation’s flags or playing their national anthem.

Emma Hinchliffe And Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2022 And in an emotional performance from her host country, the girl honored Ukraine with an a cappella version of its national anthem.

Scottie Andrew, CNN, 21 Mar. 2022 Their song, which The Economist critic hailed as a Cold War anthem, was a last-minute, final-track afterthought to the Songs from the Big Chair album.

Steven F. Shundich, The Enquirer, 4 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English antem, from Old English antefn, from Late Latin antiphona, from Late Greek antiphōna, plural of antiphōnon, from Greek, neuter of antiphōnos responsive, from anti- + phōnē sound — more at ban entry 1

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3a

单词	anthem
释义	anthem noun an·them ˈan(t)-thəm 1 : a song or hymn of praise or gladness a patriotic anthem 2 : a usually rousing popular song that typifies or is identified with a particular subculture, movement, or point of view anthems of teenage angst 3 a : a psalm or hymn sung antiphonally or responsively b : a sacred vocal composition with words usually from the Scriptures anthemic ˌan(t)-ˈthē-mik -ˈthe- adjective Synonyms canticle carol chorale hymn psalm spiritual See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web The latter single was touted as the unofficial anthem of the Civil Rights movement, and was later inducted into both the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry as well as the Grammy Hall of Fame. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2022 The song, which has found a second life as a protest anthem, was a familiar crowd-pleaser on a set dominated by Lamar’s new album. Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 The response to her spirited new Christian anthem, among the public and in military camps, was immediate and overwhelming. Fox News, 2 July 2022 But, through a series of events, Loggins went on to rock the song, which became arguably his most synonymous hit, instantly cemented in pop culture as a quintessential ’80s anthem. Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 May 2022 This cover version is widely lauded as a feminist anthem. Kris Holt, Forbes, 7 May 2022 So far, the ATP and WTA tours, the top tours for men and women in tennis respectively, have only barred Russian and Belarusian players from displaying their nation’s flags or playing their national anthem. Emma Hinchliffe And Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2022 And in an emotional performance from her host country, the girl honored Ukraine with an a cappella version of its national anthem. Scottie Andrew, CNN, 21 Mar. 2022 Their song, which The Economist critic hailed as a Cold War anthem, was a last-minute, final-track afterthought to the Songs from the Big Chair album. Steven F. Shundich, The Enquirer, 4 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English antem, from Old English antefn, from Late Latin antiphona, from Late Greek antiphōna, plural of antiphōnon, from Greek, neuter of antiphōnos responsive, from anti- + phōnē sound — more at ban entry 1 First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3a Phrases Containing anthem national anthem national anthem Kids Definition anthem noun an·them ˈan-thəm 1 : a sacred song usually sung by a church choir 2 : a patriotic song anthem noun as in hymn a religious song fervently sang an anthem of praise to the Lord Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance hymn psalm carol chorale spiritual dirge canticle requiem paean threnody hallelujah oratorio lament processional recessional mass Gloria Patri
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anthem

noun

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing anthem

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