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your description of the sun setting over the Grand Canyon was a particularly poetic piece of writing
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That includes poetic design signatures that anchor the decor in authenticity, such as luggage racks and vintage lights in a few guest cabins sourced from the original train, as well as a 20-seater cinema with a carpet inspired by Suzanne Lalique’s iconic flower bouquet glass panels.
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 June 2026
Those are some of the poetic notes appended to a special scent created for the Reykjavík Arts Festival by Fischersund, a family enterprise led by Jónsi, the lead singer of the Icelandic rock band Sigur Rós, and his artist sisters Lilja, Ingibjörg, and Sigurrós Birgisdóttir.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 18 June 2026
Though mighty hagiographic, McPhee’s ability to break down a player’s gifts makes a poetic case for the game.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Later, over a poolside lunch, Strong waxed poetic about the feeling of wearing Loro Piana and learning about sailing from Casiraghi, a prolific sailboat racer.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 17 June 2026
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 June 2026
Those are some of the poetic notes appended to a special scent created for the Reykjavík Arts Festival by Fischersund, a family enterprise led by Jónsi, the lead singer of the Icelandic rock band Sigur Rós, and his artist sisters Lilja, Ingibjörg, and Sigurrós Birgisdóttir.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 18 June 2026
Though mighty hagiographic, McPhee’s ability to break down a player’s gifts makes a poetic case for the game.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Later, over a poolside lunch, Strong waxed poetic about the feeling of wearing Loro Piana and learning about sailing from Casiraghi, a prolific sailboat racer.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 17 June 2026
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“Poetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poetic. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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poetic
adjective
po·et·ic
pō-ˈet-ik 
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of poets or poetry
poetic words
2
: written in verse
poetical
adjective
-i-kəl
poetically
adverb
-k(ə-)lē
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