as in hymn
a religious song
fervently sang an anthem of praise to the Lord
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Many of the videos featured the same clip from a song that had also served in recent years as a sort of anthem for people who finally made it to the United States.
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Paulina Villegas, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
This ability to balance high-energy anthems with introspective themes has helped MEOVV connect with fans who value both excitement and authenticity.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2025
Lee Greenwood Singer Lee Greenwood performed his country music anthem God Bless the U.S.A. at the inauguration ceremony of President Donald Trump.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The failure to air the anthem was compounded by the decision to also air a controversial video message from Tom Wilson, the CEO of Allstate, which is the Sugar Bowl's corporate sponsor.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Paulina Villegas, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
This ability to balance high-energy anthems with introspective themes has helped MEOVV connect with fans who value both excitement and authenticity.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2025
Lee Greenwood Singer Lee Greenwood performed his country music anthem God Bless the U.S.A. at the inauguration ceremony of President Donald Trump.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The failure to air the anthem was compounded by the decision to also air a controversial video message from Tom Wilson, the CEO of Allstate, which is the Sugar Bowl's corporate sponsor.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anthem. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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