as in hymn
a religious song
fervently sang an anthem of praise to the Lord
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The rock anthem improves from No. 10 to No. 9 on the Alternative Digital Song Sales chart.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The rapper’s latest includes wistful trap anthems ruminating on his trials and tribulations, as well as menacing drill tracks and more melodic songs tapping into his romantic side to cater to his female fan base — all of which were run by Durk’s legal team before heading to streaming services.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2025
The song, the first disco hit and an indelible gay anthem, here feels like a pandering cliche.
—Christian Lewis, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Hockey fans in Montreal had previously booed the U.S. anthem at an earlier matchup.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The rapper’s latest includes wistful trap anthems ruminating on his trials and tribulations, as well as menacing drill tracks and more melodic songs tapping into his romantic side to cater to his female fan base — all of which were run by Durk’s legal team before heading to streaming services.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2025
The song, the first disco hit and an indelible gay anthem, here feels like a pandering cliche.
—Christian Lewis, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Hockey fans in Montreal had previously booed the U.S. anthem at an earlier matchup.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anthem. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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