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
  • The songs on Synonym were already chosen, as were the collaborators.
    — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Couples will dance to iconic songs performed in various former Super Bowl shows.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of songs
Noun
  • Dressed in a black waistcoat and knee-high boots, Madonna traded verses with Carpenter, who wore a glittery ensemble along with a beret.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
  • In the poppy, jingly track, Ahlers sings the chorus with a sparkling falsetto and the verses in a lower chest voice.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of verses
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“Poetries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poetries. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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