solemn
Example Sentences
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Well, wouldn’t you go snorkeling around a solemn mass entombment if you got the chance, too?
From Slate • May 16, 2026
"We stood with you then. And we stand with you now in solemn remembrance of a day that shall never be forgotten," he added in a speech that called for unity among Western powers.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
Despite the solemn themes of his songs, Kahan avoids self-seriousness by regularly poking fun at his own lyrics, partially camouflaging anguished music behind comedic patter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
While it’s meant to be a solemn moment, was that uncomfortable for you as a comedian?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
And they took a solemn oath of friendship.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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