as in poets
a person who writes poetry
a bard best known for a series of love poems to his raven-haired beloved
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Over the years, the festival has expanded to include artists, musicians, storytellers, poets, and more, all focused on a theme relevant to the social, religious, and political needs of the Louisville community and beyond.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025 -
Around that time, the rapper Lloyd Banks was looking for poets on Instagram to perform an original poem for a trailer for his new album.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Bards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bards. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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