anacreontics

Definition of anacreonticsnext
plural of anacreontic

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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
  • The Psalms of the fifth century BC posited seventy years as the standard length of a human life.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Jan. 2026
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
  • The author of more than 3,000 poems, Williams published four books, according to Christine, and at one point was named poet laureate for Honor Flight Chicago.
    Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Gaze out over the sea of winter coats as your neighbors recite poems, sing songs, share thoughts.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
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