poetesses

Definition of poetessesnext
plural of poetess

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poets
Noun
  • But as Ticktin’s verse reminded me, bad poets gotta poet.
    Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The weekend festival will feature esteemed authors and cultural luminaries, spanning literary heavyweights, performers, celebrity authors, poets, politicians and journalists.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Poetesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poetesses. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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