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
Nick Caruso, TVLine, 13 Feb. 2025
In a black-and-white Casablanca-esque clip posted Thursday (March 20), a fuzzy string lullaby plays over the sound of seconds ticking by on a stopwatch, which a man holds open on a wooden table.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2025
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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
As a result of this week’s task that includes creepy dolls, lullabies and the debut of Tom Sandoval’s singing career, the group earns $20,000 for the prize pot.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 13 Feb. 2025
In a black-and-white Casablanca-esque clip posted Thursday (March 20), a fuzzy string lullaby plays over the sound of seconds ticking by on a stopwatch, which a man holds open on a wooden table.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lullaby
Verb
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The water sign seeks deeper meanings and can't help but lull off into a dream world, making biophilic design a perfect atmosphere for boundless imagination.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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Compared to more complex fintechs offering lending or payments solutions, a platform helping students complete FAFSA forms probably felt like a low-risk bet—which may have lulled Chase into a false sense of security.—
Ron Shevlin,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The pop ballad, which helped kick off his own career years ago, is back in a huge way.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But the emotional disconnect is impossible to overcome in a show that's almost entirely sentimental ballads.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Inside, retreat from the sun to rooms lined with stone floors and bathed in calming neutrals.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2025
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Choose from a calming yellow, a light tie-dye or a blue paisley design.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The trade deadline was so entertaining, that Mikko Rantanen decided to change jerseys twice in a week, leaving most experts claiming that this was the highest-profile player in NHL history to be traded midseason by two serenade teams.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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And sure enough, her nightly serenade continued without skipping a beat.—
Steve Hartman,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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According to tradition, soaking in a hot bath infused with these therapeutic salts allows the magnesium and sulfur to penetrate the skin, soothing muscles, detoxing the body, and easing stress.—
Alice Nardiotti,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Cooling, calming, and tailor-made for sensitive skin, this mask drapes delicately across your face to deliver a serious hit of cica (Centella asiatica) and allantoin—soothing redness and dryness in minutes.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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The chorus is sleek, mid-tempo pop perfection thanks to her ongoing partnership and songwriting chemistry with Max Martin.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2025
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He was removed from his seat by security and led away as a chorus of boos came from the crowd.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The presentation was brought to life at the start by a full orchestra performing a live rendition of the franchise’s familiar theme music, originally composed by John Williams.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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Retired educators: The Retired Educators of Osceola County is composed of people who are retired from the field of education from anywhere in the country.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And even a reassuring jobs report on Friday morning — with employers adding more jobs than expected last month — couldn't quiet widespread market fears about the outlook for the post-tariffs economy.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
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With the need to quiet the world just enough to feel again.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Lullaby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lullaby. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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