as in verses
a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect
your assignment is to write two poems about springtime
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of poems
Rebecca Morgan Frank's fourth collection of poems is Oh You Robot Saints!
—
Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
Further reinterpretation of Rumi’s poems meant the publication of dozens of books.
—Rebecca McCarthy, AJC.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Participants will create a book using gel printing with handwritten Haiku poems.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
An answer of sorts is suggested by Isabella Gardner, the house’s original inhabitant and writer of the seven poems that inspired Connell’s seven photographs.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Myles Garrett’s Poem Goes Viral The standout moment came when the interviewer asked Garrett to share a line from one of his poems.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
All types of lanterns are lighted throughout the streets, and poems and riddles are often written for entertainment.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Online in 2016 about how Wade treats her during the February holiday, adding that his poems are among the best gifts she's received.
—Lydia Price, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Later, while Liv took to writing poems in her journal, beginning to struggle with addiction in her teens, Grace found solace at the dojo, first practicing jiu jitsu and then kickboxing.
—Kate Branch, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2025
Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
Further reinterpretation of Rumi’s poems meant the publication of dozens of books.
—Rebecca McCarthy, AJC.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Participants will create a book using gel printing with handwritten Haiku poems.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
An answer of sorts is suggested by Isabella Gardner, the house’s original inhabitant and writer of the seven poems that inspired Connell’s seven photographs.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Myles Garrett’s Poem Goes Viral The standout moment came when the interviewer asked Garrett to share a line from one of his poems.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
All types of lanterns are lighted throughout the streets, and poems and riddles are often written for entertainment.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Online in 2016 about how Wade treats her during the February holiday, adding that his poems are among the best gifts she's received.
—Lydia Price, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Later, while Liv took to writing poems in her journal, beginning to struggle with addiction in her teens, Grace found solace at the dojo, first practicing jiu jitsu and then kickboxing.
—Kate Branch, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poems
Noun
-
Another of Agbabiaka’s contributions is the picture of an eagle aloft with multiple verses from Chapter 40 of the Book of Isiah in the Bible behind the large bird.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
-
Part of his stage name stems from a former Instagram username and part of it is a nod to writer Mark Twain (although Swayvo mainly freestyles his verses).—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The creatives focused on being true to the concepts and emotion of the songs rather than direct translations of the lyrics.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
-
Nine of his songs have landed on the Billboard Hot 100 — an impressive feat for any regional Mexican artist.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The creatives focused on being true to the concepts and emotion of the songs rather than direct translations of the lyrics.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
-
His lyrics detail a process of active healing, gesturing at a contentedness that beds in as your 20 begin to wane.—
Liam Inscoe-Jones,
Pitchfork,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The character is speaking sonnets and doing ‘Ozymandias’ as well.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
5 Feb. 2026
-
Ever wanted to dive into Shakespeare's sonnets or explore cinema analysis?—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Poems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poems. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
