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a composition in verse in which a person expresses a strong feeling of love or respect for someone or something
This poem is titled, "An Ode to My Mother."
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Recent Examples of ode
The book is an ode to all the innocent people fighting to clear their names while incarcerated.
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Yosha Gunasekera, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
This masterful film is both an ode to old-school musicals and a remarkably modern piece of filmmaking — with Spielberg's explosive colors, expansive cinematography, and soaring song-and-dance numbers matching the weighty themes and timeless emotions of this classic.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
Here, a visual ode to the Italian couturier's Hollywood moments.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
All national odes are to Indiana coach Curt Cignetti for his good work.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
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Yosha Gunasekera, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
This masterful film is both an ode to old-school musicals and a remarkably modern piece of filmmaking — with Spielberg's explosive colors, expansive cinematography, and soaring song-and-dance numbers matching the weighty themes and timeless emotions of this classic.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
Here, a visual ode to the Italian couturier's Hollywood moments.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
All national odes are to Indiana coach Curt Cignetti for his good work.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ode
Noun
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There are two title poems, the first one only nine lines, the other seven whole pages.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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With that, the band departed save for a pianist and Garfunkel, donning a Philadelphia Phillies cap, read a poem inspired by his father before telling the origin story of his landmark 1970 track.—
Rob LeDonne,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ever wanted to dive into Shakespeare's sonnets or explore cinema analysis?—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Jan. 2026
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Some have suggested that the Bard had romantic liaisons with men, in part implied by sonnets that are charged with homoerotic elements.—
Nathan Smith,
Time,
26 Nov. 2025
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Known for his catchy melodies (from heaven), encouraging lyrics, and soulful samples, there was no doubt that his tribute would start the program strong.—
Essence,
Essence,
31 Jan. 2026
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As Santana’s guitar sang through the that night, the emotional crowd erupted into cheers before joining in unison to sing the lyrics.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2026
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His couplets—stitched together by a rhyme—typically saunter in contrary directions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The couplets rhyme—mostly—but his rhythms are irregular, more implicit than embodied.—
Pete Tosiello,
Pitchfork,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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My Ghost Go Ghost peaks with its final act, when the duo frames its experience as something to appreciate, not only lament.—
Benny Sun,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2026
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But the anti-fascist lament has a dark secret history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Based on the Greek epic by Homer, Nolan’s film stars Matt Damon as the titular king of Ithaca on his way home after the Trojan War.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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The adaptation of Homer’s Greek epic was shot entirely with IMAX cameras.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2026
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Each song presents a lyrical tapestry that carries messages from God, frequently drawing upon references to biblical psalms.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
26 Nov. 2025
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Muir read a psalm for protection and remarked on how journalists write the first draft of history while often covering trying events within the community.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
19 Nov. 2025
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Why else would the creative team have chosen to follow not one but two couples’ stories in Season Three, the friends-to-lovers ballad of Colin (Luke Newton) and Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) and Francesca (Hannah Dodd) and John Stirling’s (Victor Alli) tale of love-at-first-sight?—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
2 Feb. 2026
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Cook is well aware that the guns carried by the federal agents are not for show, even without the Boss’ new ballad.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Ode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ode. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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