anthem
Example Sentences
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Reflecting on his work, Steinberg's family said "his lyrics often began as deeply personal reflections, transformed into anthems in which millions found themselves".
From BBC
A cheer went up, but the anthem rolled on unchecked.
From BBC
Instead of the Star-Spangled Banner, the crowd was treated to the national anthem of Kazakhstan.
As the national anthem played following their victories, Smith and Carlos expressed their anger about racial injustice in America by bowing their heads and raising their fists.
From Los Angeles Times
Quite possibly the world’s most misunderstood song, “Born In The USA” is indeed an anthem, but it is also — in the right context — 100% a protest number.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
