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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
Her poetry was published in Metrosphere and Coronado Literary Review, according to the university.
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The Denver Post, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
When Good won her poetry award, the ODU College of Arts & Letters shared that Good’s poetry has been published in Metrosphere and Coronado Literary Review.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
These are sometimes small—read more poetry; read older books—and sometimes quite large.
—Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 1 Jan. 2026
Something in the sound of poetry sounds creation itself.
—Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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The Denver Post, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
When Good won her poetry award, the ODU College of Arts & Letters shared that Good’s poetry has been published in Metrosphere and Coronado Literary Review.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
These are sometimes small—read more poetry; read older books—and sometimes quite large.
—Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 1 Jan. 2026
Something in the sound of poetry sounds creation itself.
—Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poetry
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But thanks to some small wardrobe issues and then some bigger mic issues — and the biggest issue of it just not entirely connecting — the song was a flop.—
Samantha Highfill,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Both in California and Iowa, many Jesus People were certain the events depicted in Larry Norman’s song would occur in either 1981 or 1988.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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That kind of rhetoric is escalatory.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Regardless, the Islamic Republic’s response has been to frame criticism as betrayal, suggesting that those who question support for Gaza or Lebanon are complicit with imperialism – a narrative enforced through a mix of rhetoric and coercion.—
Kamran Talattof,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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The blimp, Marty jackets, the orange ping-pong balls, the fake Zoom meeting with his PR team, Susan Boyle, the Sphere, a verse on an EsDeeKid remix — at the time of writing, Timothée Chalamet is still going (probably), working overtime to get butts in theaters and an Oscar in his hand.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
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And suddenly, something in the Disney-verse clicked, and the merch that was once seen as kitschy beyond repair suddenly became… kind of awesome?—
Faran Krentcil,
InStyle,
31 Dec. 2025
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Don Trip and Starlito have long stood as one of the most respected rhyme duos in the game.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
8 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.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
3 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 12 Jan. 2026.
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