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serenade

[ser-uh-neyd] / ˌsɛr əˈneɪd /
NOUN
melody
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González called up the regulars who had recently celebrated birthdays so the crowd could serenade them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

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

He would occasionally delight friends with an impromptu serenade on the violin, which he’d played since grade school.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2025

And then—even though there are plenty of empty seats—he stands right in front of her, as if to serenade her.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson




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