as in to lull
to free from distress or disturbance
reclining peacefully on the deck, lullabied by the gentle motion of the ship
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as in ballad
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Recent Examples of lullaby
Natalie Maher, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2018
Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
One of the loveliest moments of the opera comes as the children head to sleep, and an off-stage chorus (Potts, Wolverton plus Siena Forest and Alex Ritchie) sing a kind of lullaby.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2024
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Verb
The original is lullaby-like in its simple softness and was fittingly featured in Richard Linklater's epic 2014 film Boyhood.
—Natalie Maher, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2018
Noun
In a TikTok video posted on Dec. 1, Cassidy sits with her son and mother-in-law, who sings the lullaby written in honor of Jared.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
One of the loveliest moments of the opera comes as the children head to sleep, and an off-stage chorus (Potts, Wolverton plus Siena Forest and Alex Ritchie) sing a kind of lullaby.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lullaby
Verb
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The sea held my gaze, lulling my frazzled nervous system (as did the perfect Mexican margarita, putting Texan versions to shame).—
Brittani Sonnenberg,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2025
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But he has been lulled lately into playing Luke Richardson’s more conservative game (or maybe the players default to that).—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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His voice is notably more robust which makes for ballads that pack a much heavier punch than some of his earlier efforts in that space.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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Levine, 45, impressively hit the high notes throughout the ballad.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
4 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Sentiment appeared to calm after January’s producer price index, as well as the consumer price index report released earlier this week, suggested a softer reading for the personal consumption expenditures price index.—
Pia Singh,Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2025
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Asked on This Week with George Stephanopoulos about John Fetterman’s advice that Democrats calm down a little rather than elevate every Trump controversy to a matter of existential urgency, the Connecticut senator replied with a flurry of apocalyptic rhetoric about Elon Musk and all his works.—
Rich Lowry,
National Review,
11 Feb. 2025
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Twain's creamy serenade Nestlé's Coffee Mate makes its Super Bowl debut with a collaboration featuring Shania Twain.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
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According to Magnus, 20, his dad’s friend John C. Reilly once treated a party to a sweet serenade.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Whether your valentine needs help falling asleep, shaking off a stressful day or soothing sore muscles, these bath bombs won’t disappoint.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2025
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There’s just something relaxing about being in the woods, listening to the soothing sounds of bird calls.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Within moments, a laughing chorus mimics it; our little group is belting out our rallying cry, established over the past few days of wandering up and down the Nile River.—
Matt Dutile,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2025
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Lisa and Raye trade off on the first verse and chorus before passing the baton to Doja, who drops a verse as the song rides out.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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It is composed of 16 players, eight elected and eight appointed by the Player Directors.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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South Florida’s soil, composed of layers of sand and porous limestone, has always posed a challenge for developers.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Where the Bears go from here is anyone’s guess, and speculation about future ownership options won’t quiet anytime soon.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Pausing quiets fears, reduces stress and fosters empathy, enabling meaningful engagement and shared understanding.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Lullaby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lullaby. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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