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serenade

[ser-uh-neyd] / ˌsɛr əˈneɪd /
NOUN
melody
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A similarly passionate serenade followed the victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1 that sent the Americans into the round of 16, a game watched by a record 33.5 million US viewers.

From Barron's Jul. 5, 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

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

On this evening in the middle of World War II, a serenade is about to begin.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

"She was always singing serenades at home and I was always listening. It is thanks to her that I have this taste for music and that I deeply love singing," she added.

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

The holiday serenades, decorations dating back to the 1930s and a Christmas tree with more than 14,000 lights are part of the draw.

From Salon Mar. 10, 2026

The moment - during part of the show where Martin serenades audience members with an improvised song - went viral, and has reportedly led to at least one divorce.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2025

“Go Pack Go!” serenades soon joined the soundtrack, though, and this became quite a New Year’s Eve blowout.

From Washington Times Jan. 1, 2024

My grandfather, who had sat through the clarinet serenades as he sat through everything, aware of their significance but unconvinced of the wisdom of getting involved, now glared at his son.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

Bieber later took the stage and serenaded his wife with his hit “One Less Lonely Girl.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

Edwards declared she loved Scottish crowds for being rowdy, as fans serenaded her with chants of "no Scotland no party" on the main stage.

From BBC Jun. 21, 2026

Trump watched the event octagon-side alongside White, while the United States Marine Band serenaded fighters during their walkouts, which started from inside the White House.

From BBC Jun. 15, 2026

The bestselling tenor also avoided the second inauguration but made a special Oval Office visit in October, when he serenaded the president.

From Slate Jun. 11, 2026

While white albatrosses escorted Endurance through the ice on their magnificent, motionless wings, Leonard Hussey, the meteorologist, serenaded the passing wildlife with his banjo.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong

Four goals plus an excellent assist for Harry Kane's goal in the 2-0 win over Panama has had England's supporters serenading the 23-year-old here in the USA.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

The Italian right-wing tabloid Libero published a front-page cartoon of Trump serenading Meloni with the headline “It’s love again.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 27, 2026

Much of “Choo Choo Revue,” like the yawning, serenading moon, is rooted in the music of the past.

From Los Angeles Times May 20, 2026

And that was the tune belted out from the west section of the national stadium as the City players lifted the trophy amid the pyrotechnics, and fans rejoiced by serenading Semenyo.

From BBC May 16, 2026

She made her voice squeaky and kept her lips from moving and it was as if Cinnamon were serenading with her.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli




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