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paean

[pee-uhn] / ˈpi ən /


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It’s a wistful, country-folk paean that offers both a wry yet realistic assessment of the disposition of collections someone leaves the planet.

From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026

The Beatles’s “Hey Jude” was a strong option, but it has become a paean to Jude Bellingham, England’s attacking midfielder.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026

“Founder’s Fire” is no uncritical paean to the greatness of this country.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026

Ultimately, that openness allowed Hudson and Jackman to approach Claire and Mike with honesty, essential for a film that’s a fullhearted paean to dreamers at their highest and lowest.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2025

A joyful paean swells within my breast, And I must mouth it, else this heart will burst!

From 'A Comedy of Errors' in Seven Acts by Spokeshave (AKA Old Fogy)




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