serenade

Example Sentences

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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

At the very least, there is every reason to ignore the stale serenade of the bank lobby that any regulation will only hurt the people we are trying to help.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

Its descending bass line, colored by Fender Rhodes piano and Mr. Frampton’s tender vocals, result in a soulful serenade: “Wanna be with you night and day / Ooh, baby, I love your way.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

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

Cicadas trilled through the humid air; overhead, the rustling leaves made their own kind of serenade, a sign that, perhaps here, things were safe.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray