2
: writing that formulates a concentrated imaginative awareness of experience in language chosen and arranged to create a specific emotional response through meaning, sound, and rhythm
3
a
: something likened to poetry especially in beauty of expression
b
: poetic quality or aspect
the poetry of dance
Examples of poetry in a Sentence
I read the poem in a collection of modern poetry.
She's published two books of lyric poetry and a novel.
He found it easiest to express himself in the language of poetry.
Her dancing is pure poetry.
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Photovogue, Vogue, 21 June 2025
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The program combines poetry, music and a combination of modern and traditional Kuchipudi dance.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
The festival starts with an evening of spoken word and music, followed by a reading series and poetry on day two, a multidisciplinary showcase of dance, music, poetry and more on day three and gospel brunch on day four.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
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Photovogue, Vogue, 21 June 2025
Writing: Try creative writing, poetry, journaling or blogging about topics that interest you and challenge your thinking.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The program combines poetry, music and a combination of modern and traditional Kuchipudi dance.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
The festival starts with an evening of spoken word and music, followed by a reading series and poetry on day two, a multidisciplinary showcase of dance, music, poetry and more on day three and gospel brunch on day four.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
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“Poetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poetry. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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