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minstrels

noun

plural of minstrel

as in poets

a person who writes poetry Edna St. Vincent Millay was unofficially the minstrel of Maine, as her poetry celebrates its coast and countryside

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Recent Examples of minstrels The Black characters that appeared on-screen closely resembled the clownish stereotypes popularized by the minstrels. —

Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026

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poets

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This multimedia intergenerational event centers live musical and poetic performance presented by a team of Philadelphia-area musicians and poets, consisting of new music inspired by American Folk, Blues, and Afro-Caribbean music.

— Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
His sentiment inspires the two poets, both in their 70s—until, moments later, tragedy renders language powerless.

— The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026