poetries

noun

plural of poetry
as in songs
writing that uses rhythm, vivid language, and often rhyme to provoke an emotional response not all poetry has to rhyme

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  1. songs
  2. verses
Noun
  • Within four days, the trio had completed six songs, adopting a simple philosophy that carried through the entire record.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 17 July 2026
  • Still, James and Ian Felice have been writing songs that have shaped both their peers and younger musicians.
    — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
Definition of songs
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  • The Dynasty contains some vestiges of its label showcase origins, including two clunky Memphis Bleek tracks with no Jay-Z verses.
    — Al Shipley, SPIN, 14 July 2026
  • Walker was also one of a number of Giants pitchers who wrote Bible verses on their hats during San Francisco’s Pride Night in June, igniting a controversy that has engulfed the franchise for nearly a month.
    — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
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“Poetries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poetries. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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