anthem
noun
a song, as of praise, devotion, or patriotism.
anthemic
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a word derived from
anthem.
Example Sentences
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Beck even dropped in for a couple of tracks, including the anthemic “Cumbia Beckiana.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
He cut his teeth by penning career-defining songs for his famous cousin, Peso Pluma — including anthemic corridos like “El Belicon,” “Siempre Pendientes” and “AMG.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
"My crush is on you, Ellie," screams one fan, as dreamy synths usher in the anthemic chorus: "Me and you were meant to be in loooove!"
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
The night concluded with a stirring rendition of Smith’s anthemic “People Have the Power” led by Springsteen and the event’s star-studded group of inductees.
From Salon ● Apr. 20, 2026
In lieu of inspiring, anthemic music, the score, by Nala Sinephro, is a jagged, discordant thing more akin to noise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2025
