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
Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2026
Dunk muses in his audience with Maekar.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
The collection also incorporated historic muses, which Moralıoğlu took as inspiration for designs and the overall aura of his fall 2026 collection.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
Here, Strong runs through his memories of playing Lord Blackwood and muses about why Brits are so good at going bad.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
And no matter where anyone turned, everyone poked, prodded and dissected the sounds, lyrics and yes, muses – a prospect faced by no other artist in 2025.
—Denise Warner, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026
The man who was in love with beauty, his family, his muses, his friends.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
His muses are renowned, from Jackie Kennedy to Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Roberts to Cate Blanchett.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 19 Jan. 2026
This social satire of snobby London literati is about authors, their lovers and muses, and the class dynamics that attract and repel them.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
As mentioned, Milan is known for its art, and the runways fittingly reflected muses traipsing directly from an art party (or basement rave) to the catwalk.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2026
Dunk muses in his audience with Maekar.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
The collection also incorporated historic muses, which Moralıoğlu took as inspiration for designs and the overall aura of his fall 2026 collection.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
Here, Strong runs through his memories of playing Lord Blackwood and muses about why Brits are so good at going bad.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
And no matter where anyone turned, everyone poked, prodded and dissected the sounds, lyrics and yes, muses – a prospect faced by no other artist in 2025.
—Denise Warner, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026
The man who was in love with beauty, his family, his muses, his friends.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
His muses are renowned, from Jackie Kennedy to Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Roberts to Cate Blanchett.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 19 Jan. 2026
This social satire of snobby London literati is about authors, their lovers and muses, and the class dynamics that attract and repel them.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for muses
Noun
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The show will feature the work of more than fifty musicians, poets, and philosophers from Russia and elsewhere.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Mar. 2026
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What the poets do with that neutrality is good.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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The father ruminates about the terror inside the school.—
Krys Malcolm Belc,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, Derek’s mother-in-law visits, and Paul ponders his legacy.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2026
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Expect a meditative film that ponders big issues with a poet-like touch.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The remainder of the novel transforms into a kind of horror film of its own as Maya contemplates a prison sentence in a Russian penal colony where conditions are unsanitary, frigid, and inhumane.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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Across town, Geert contemplates his situation differently.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The striker also meditates daily and does yoga sessions three times a week.—
Ian Irving,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Will Harris meditates on The Descent of Alette.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Nov. 2025
Verb
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At Jots, the Short Rib with Parsnip Purée alone is worth booking a reservation—a dish that reflects the care behind the kitchen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The snow water equivalent — which reflects how much water the snow contains — was 11 inches, or just 47% of average for that location, according to the state department.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Muses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muses. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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