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
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At the foam party, those in attendance can expect dance anthems, party anthems and remixes.
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Liliana Fannin, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
Def Leppard: Nearly 50 years after their formation, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famers bring room-shaking anthems to Hard Rock Live in Hollywood on Aug. 29.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2025
This week: Oasis’ tour kickoff and Ozzy Osbourne’s live farewell both result in huge streams and sales surges, Toby Keith’s anthem takes over Miley Cyrus’ for the biggest Fourth of July gainer, Beyoncé ekes out one more moment of Cowboy Carter virality and more.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 9 July 2025
Its overexposure turned the once-popular anthem into an annoyance for many listenerscraftyourhappyplace.com.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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Liliana Fannin, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
Def Leppard: Nearly 50 years after their formation, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famers bring room-shaking anthems to Hard Rock Live in Hollywood on Aug. 29.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2025
This week: Oasis’ tour kickoff and Ozzy Osbourne’s live farewell both result in huge streams and sales surges, Toby Keith’s anthem takes over Miley Cyrus’ for the biggest Fourth of July gainer, Beyoncé ekes out one more moment of Cowboy Carter virality and more.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 9 July 2025
Its overexposure turned the once-popular anthem into an annoyance for many listenerscraftyourhappyplace.com.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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“Anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anthem. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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anthem
noun
an·them
ˈan(t)-thəm
1
: a sacred composition with words usually from the Scriptures
2
: a song of praise or gladness
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