hymnal
Americannoun
adjective
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of hymnal
1535–45; hymnal ( in def. 1 ) < Medieval Latin hymnāle, noun use of neuter of hymnālis (adj.); hymnal ( in def. 2 ) < Medieval Latin hymnālis; see hymn, -al 1, -al 2
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He began using it as a hymnal bookmark—and a use was born. 3M employees tested them around the office and adored them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 4, 2026
On the power of the presidency – the scope of executive authority and the necessity for the White House to act forcefully when required – they were singing from the same hymnal.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2025
“Reputation‘s” slow-burn hit “Don’t Blame Me” follows a similar playbook, using a killer choral backing to achieve the same hymnal quality that complex vocal layering creates on “Elizabeth Taylor.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2025
As the song came into bloom, an Eddie Vedder-shaped shadow led what felt like a secular hymnal consecrating the proceedings.
From Seattle Times ● May 29, 2024
When the service was over and we had finished “Joy to the World,” Joseph handed me the hymnal and I put it in the rack and followed my mother and father out into the aisle.
From "Orbiting Jupiter" by Gary D. Schmidt
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