lyrical
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Sticking with the lyrical looks at nature, “Time and Water” is a gorgeously shot, meditative and mournful reflection on both the climate crisis and one man’s family.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
With Blur, Orbit produced the 1999 album 13, which saw the Britpop band take a darker lyrical turn, providing hit singles such as Tender, Coffee & TV and No Distance Left To Run.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Scott is a 10-time Grammy nominee whose ability to combine spectacle with his lyrical craft has gained him a significantly passionate following.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
The tale of Henry and Carlos is outlined in condensed lyrical strokes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
She and her husband, Marlon, were from Grenada and spoke in a lyrical accent as though just about to break into song.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Vocabulary lists containing lyrical
The New SAT: Words to Capture Tone
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The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 6
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