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serenade

[ser-uh-neyd] / ˌsɛr əˈneɪd /
NOUN
melody
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The rain did not dampen the spirits of a hearty and colourful band of about two dozen Zimbabwe fans, who danced and sang throughout the damp afternoon to serenade their team's qualification.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

She knew her guests had studied the music of Stephen Foster in school, so she arranged for a group to serenade them with songs like “Oh! Susanna” and “My Old Kentucky Home.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

That came under manager George Graham in an era that inspired the famous "1-0 to the Arsenal" chant to serenade a team with the kind of defensive resilience that Arteta's men are replicating.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

He has a similarly commanding presence in the film, where a different kind of serenade is a key plot point for his character.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

She played music for dying people, going to their homes and even to the hospital to serenade them into the next life.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd




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