English sonnets

Definition of English sonnetsnext
plural of English sonnet

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for English sonnets
Noun
  • The character is speaking sonnets and doing ‘Ozymandias’ as well.
    Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Ever wanted to dive into Shakespeare's sonnets or explore cinema analysis?
    Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Like a typical Catholic Mass, scriptures, psalms and gospels will be read and the Holy Communion will be given.
    Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Revisit our review of Paul Simon’s last album, Seven Psalms.
    Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Rebecca Morgan Frank's fourth collection of poems is Oh You Robot Saints!
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Further reinterpretation of Rumi’s poems meant the publication of dozens of books.
    Rebecca McCarthy, AJC.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • In Berceuse Parish, there are so many elegies.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
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“English sonnets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/English%20sonnets. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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