national anthem

noun

: a song that praises a particular country and that is officially accepted as the country's song

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Adding to the excitement was the presence of the rock band Huey Lewis and the News, which was performing the national anthem that night. —

Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2025 But one thing both fan bases could agree on was how great the national anthem performance was before the game. —

Scott Thompson, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025 Before the game, five-time Grammy winner Jon Batiste is set to sing the national anthem. —

John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025 At the time, America's Got Talent runner-up Jackie Evancho sang the national anthem while musicians like Toby Keith, 3 Doors Down, and The Piano Guys took the stage prior to the ceremony. —

Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for national anthem

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