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as in song
writing that uses rhythm, vivid language, and often rhyme to provoke an emotional response
not all poetry has to rhyme
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as in rhetoric
the art or power of speaking or writing in a forceful and convincing way
the speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King were filled with the kind of poetry that touches people of all races
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Recent Examples of poetry
This is a guy who habitually opens his records with a piece of spoken poetry.
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Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026
Walcott wrote poetry based on Doig’s paintings, and, in response, Doig made etchings inspired by Walcott’s poetry.
—Anna Russell, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Don't miss these This Milwaukee cultural center focused on poetry and other artistic expressions is moving from its longtime home in Riverwest to Bay View.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Her debut poetry collection is forthcoming with House of Anansi in April 2027 and her book of co-translated poems JAWS by Xitlalitl Rodríguez Mendoza is forthcoming with Cardboard House Press in April 2026.
—© Adri Montes, Hazlitt, 11 Jan. 2026
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Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026
Walcott wrote poetry based on Doig’s paintings, and, in response, Doig made etchings inspired by Walcott’s poetry.
—Anna Russell, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Don't miss these This Milwaukee cultural center focused on poetry and other artistic expressions is moving from its longtime home in Riverwest to Bay View.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Her debut poetry collection is forthcoming with House of Anansi in April 2027 and her book of co-translated poems JAWS by Xitlalitl Rodríguez Mendoza is forthcoming with Cardboard House Press in April 2026.
—© Adri Montes, Hazlitt, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poetry
Noun
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One no longer purchases an album—one purchases a subscription service that grants access to basically every album and song ever made.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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Its songs felt engineered for a highly distinct mood, and his voice, a husky brooding tone that was grizzled by Auto-Tune, functioned more as another instrument in the mix than typical vocals.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2026
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This reform effort did not emerge from academic theory or ceremonial Sunshine Week rhetoric.—
Bobby Block,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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Corey Perry, a newcomer to the team, is already fitting right in with his rhetoric.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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But from your conversations with Taylor or with Christian, in terms of their vision for the show… Taylor has so many shows in his Sheridan-verse and a new TV deal coming up in the near future.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Jan. 2026
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From the Emerald City to the Murphy-verse, Ariana Grande‘s acting comeback is gaining momentum with her next role.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2026
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This chilling rhyme, read from a pop-up book called Mister Babadook, could also apply to our feelings on the film itself.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Jan. 2026
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Each rhyme showcases a different musical genre, such as Dixieland jazz, calypso, funk, chamber, Celtic and folk, with dance including circle, partner and line.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Jan. 2026
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Kosann and Mirojnick designed three core styles for the collection: a poesy ring, a charm and a locket.—
EJ Panaligan,
Variety,
15 Nov. 2022
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What makes the collection particularly unique is Kosann’s approach to reinventing classics—like the lockets, charms, and poesy rings that she’s reinterpreted in the past—but also Evert’s unique experience of being so connected to the tennis bracelet.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
17 Aug. 2022
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“Poetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poetry. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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