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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Recent Examples of lullaby
Natalie Maher, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2018
Akilah Sailers, Essence, 5 Apr. 2025
When Lakan goes to the brothel, he is allowed to hear the sound of Fengxian’s lullaby from the annex where she is kept.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 2 Apr. 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
Caring for ourselves and each other is a radical act of refusal, one brimming with a tricky little revolution just behind our eyelids, in our bedrooms, our lullabies, our dreams, our stillness, our get-togethers, and our morning pages.
—Akilah Sailers, Essence, 5 Apr. 2025
When Lakan goes to the brothel, he is allowed to hear the sound of Fengxian’s lullaby from the annex where she is kept.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lullaby
Verb
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In the lot, there was a pervasive sense of sluggishness; the discontent and hours of waiting seemed to lull drivers into inaction, even when a seemingly decent ride chimed on their phones.—
Eli Tan,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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If starting a new mental health protocol isn’t your thing, there’s white noise and soothing soundscapes that can stream through the speaker to lull you and your partner to sleep and automatically turn off or stay on throughout the night.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Or the until-now-untapped viral potential of Celine Dion’s power ballad.—
Francesca Street,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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The power ballad marks her first release as an independent artist through her own label, High Road Records.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Tensions have calmed a bit in recent years, barring occasional clashes along the border areas, Ganyard said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
10 May 2025
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This may include guiding someone who is blind; pulling a wheelchair; calming a person during an anxiety attack; or reminding them to take medication.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Eventually, Holman summoned everyone to the table and began his spoken word serenade with tales of New York, Kentucky, and Jewish identity.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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The Brazilian coastal metropolis has world-famous beaches worth singing serenades about—and many musicians have.—
Joel Balsam,
AFAR Media,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Celebrate this soothing herb with live music, seminars, demos, workshops, farm tours and other activities on the Western Slope.—
Sarah Kuta,
Denver Post,
14 May 2025
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Lighting fixtures are inspired by the Indian tradition of hair oiling, a chair is meant to soothe anxiety and wall art is made of construction materials tied to a childhood memory.—
Anna Kodé,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Kimberly Douglas, an Illinois woman whose 17-year-old son died of an overdose in 2023, credited the growing chorus of grieving mothers.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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Kimberly Douglas, an Illinois whose 17-year-old son died of an overdose in 2023, credited the growing chorus of grieving mothers.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Metal benches are also lighter than benches composed solely of wood.—
Megan Newton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2025
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Forethought underpins the crucial balance between execution speed and staying composed and under control.—
Ryan Lahti,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
Verb
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Trump’s April 2 tariff announcement largely quieted the media frenzy surrounding the leak of U.S. military attack plans to Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg, what was widely considered to be the first major blunder of his second term.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Can center-ground politicians, who have long dominated democratic governments, find a way to quiet the siren song of angry, antiestablishment nationalism?—
Ned Temko,
Christian Science Monitor,
8 May 2025
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“Lullaby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lullaby. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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