lyrics
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pluralof lyric.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
lyricadjective(of poetry) having the form and musical quality of a song, and especially the character of a songlike outpouring of the poet's own thoughts and feelings, as distinguished from epic and dramatic poetry.
Example Sentences
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Some of her hardest-hitting lyrics also make people wonder if she’s speaking to anyone in particular.
From Salon ● Oct. 27, 2026
Last week, it was accused of stealing lyrics by music company Reservoir.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
Their lyrics also carry more righteous fire than before, with sharper lines that cut right to the indignation they feel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
The work, with music by Jack D. Coen and lyrics by Ms. Pirnot and Mr. Coen, follows a woman in her mid-30s as she faces a major life decision.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
And of course she peeked inside while we drove to lunch, without asking my permission, and read the lyrics and notes I’ve been scribbling down.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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