as in poets
a person who writes poetry
where is the muse who will sing of this man's great and noble deeds?
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Recent Examples of muses
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Designers take the assignment seriously, crafting one-of-a-kind looks for their celebrity muses to don on the red carpet.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2026
While the guest list is very much under wraps, expect to see plenty of Anthony Vaccarello’s muses, including Hailey Bieber, Rosé, and Zoë Kravitz.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 2 May 2026
Let the muses and the songs come through you.
—Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
Maybe Woody and Buzz are her next muses.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Sometimes the muses have more to offer than inspiration, however, as did the following nine women.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Losing relationships did seem to deprive the band of its strongest muses.
—David Glickman, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
West muses while passing through Silver Point, Tennessee.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
Plus, fashion designers are often invited to accompany their muses on the red carpet and showcase their elaborate designs.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Designers take the assignment seriously, crafting one-of-a-kind looks for their celebrity muses to don on the red carpet.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2026
While the guest list is very much under wraps, expect to see plenty of Anthony Vaccarello’s muses, including Hailey Bieber, Rosé, and Zoë Kravitz.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 2 May 2026
Let the muses and the songs come through you.
—Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
Maybe Woody and Buzz are her next muses.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Sometimes the muses have more to offer than inspiration, however, as did the following nine women.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Losing relationships did seem to deprive the band of its strongest muses.
—David Glickman, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
West muses while passing through Silver Point, Tennessee.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for muses
Noun
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The same year, Myles also began publishing their own little magazine, dodgems, as well as Ladies Museum, a one-shot mimeo of downtown women poets co-edited with Susie Timmons, Rochelle Kraut and Ann Rower.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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The grant winners are determined annually via a nomination process, with a rotating jury of LGBTQIA+ artists, poets, and musicians meeting three times in the span of several months.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Delery ruminates on her wastrel youth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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The film ruminates on guilt, familial strife, and trauma with Ball’s signature bittersweet touch, earning a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Television Movie.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Black characters that appeared on-screen closely resembled the clownish stereotypes popularized by the minstrels.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As coach John Hynes ponders his Game 1 starter, the recent numbers will show that Wallstedt has allowed a total of four goals in his final two regular-season starts, while veteran Filip Gustavsson has been touched for 10 in the same span.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
15 Apr. 2026
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While Heinrich ponders the misfiring neurons in the brain of a mass shooter, Jack’s pursuit of Mink—a character whose skin color and ambiguous ethnicity Jack remarks on repeatedly—leads him directly into the urban teeth of the War on Drugs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For one, state law contemplates the state of Wisconsin—and not private residents—as being able to lawfully operate a lottery in Wisconsin.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Jessie Buckley stars as the Young Woman — her name and occupation changing frequently — who contemplates ending her seven-week relationship during a Thanksgiving trip to meet her boyfriend Jake's (Jesse Plemons) parents at their farmhouse.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Beyond the standard anxieties of releasing her work to the public, Kang meditates on the act of transmission that occurs in the very articulation of a person’s spirit through words.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
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Right after waking up, the leader meditates, journals, and zeroes in on the most critical task of the day.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Its continued expansion in Germany reflects both the strength of the creative concept from Lotchi and our team’s expertise in delivering experiences at scale.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Leaders at the college said the reaffirmation reflects continued progress in academics, operations, financial stability, enrollment growth and governance.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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