as in poet
a person who writes poetry
where is the muse who will sing of this man's great and noble deeds?
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as in to ruminate
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Recent Examples of muse
Jessica Wang, EW.com, 1 May 2025
Bono and the Edge took a shot at Spider-Man, Barry Manilow followed his muse to write about a singing group in Germany in the Thirties, and Cyndi Lauper rebooted her career by penning Kinky Boots.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2025
Matt Donnelly, Variety, 18 May 2025
Disney — where not too long ago Chief Executive Bob Iger mused about spinning off ESPN — wasn’t alone in touting its commitment to the league.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
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Noun
Looking back at the character on Jimmy Fallon's late night show in 2019, Kattan said Mango was inspired by a combination of muses.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 1 May 2025
Bono and the Edge took a shot at Spider-Man, Barry Manilow followed his muse to write about a singing group in Germany in the Thirties, and Cyndi Lauper rebooted her career by penning Kinky Boots.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
Paul Mescal, Micheal Ward, Diane Kruger, new Wes Anderson muse Mia Threapleton, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Zoey Deutch, Jeremy O. Harris, director Ari Aster and more turned up at the glamorous Lucia Beach off the Croisette to celebrate.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 18 May 2025
Disney — where not too long ago Chief Executive Bob Iger mused about spinning off ESPN — wasn’t alone in touting its commitment to the league.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muse
Noun
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The foundation also recognized the poet and activist Galal El-Behairy with the PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Poe: This one-syllable name, inspired by The Raven poet, could be a match for parents seeking a bookish name or one with a soft-gothic feel.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Times critic Swed ruminates on the possibility of Salonen playing a transitional role for a couple years while the search continues for a permanent successor.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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In severe depression and anxiety, there is often a cycle of ruminating negative thoughts.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Noun
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In the early 1900s, Black performers often encountered dress code restrictions and had to acclimate their garments to fit the demands of their audiences, particularly in minstrel shows and vaudeville performances.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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One giant got distracted by a wandering minstrel One giant overslept and started late Clues: Brumm is not the fastest builder but didn’t oversleep.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That could also come into play as Dungey and her team ponder more comedies on TBS and another tentpole drama for TNT.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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While Malibu leaders ponder the future, the state of most of the septic systems along PCH remains a mystery.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
Verb
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The idea of going into a quiet space, or the countryside, or meditating in a sanctuary can also be really destabilizing.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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This is the perfect time to get quiet and journal, meditate or engage in some deep self-reflection.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
10 May 2025
Verb
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But nobody within the club is contemplating that possibility.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Tessa's contemplating a major move for her career while her estranged addict father forces his way back into her life.—
Megan Vick,
EW.com,
17 May 2025
Verb
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This reflects the power of culture, which prioritizes collaboration over competition.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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That inclusivity is reflected behind the camera, too.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
14 May 2025
Verb
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How to Make Your Fragrance Last Longer Moisturize your skin: Dry skin won’t hold or project the perfume as well as well-hydrated skin, says Huber.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
17 May 2025
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The company has projected $0.67 per share in the third quarter versus $0.41 per share in the second quarter.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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“Muse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muse. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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