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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
Discover notable new fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The event will include an appearance by local author Matt Johnson, who will read poetry and narrative writings, according to library officials.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
As little points of poetry, my very last violin lesson with my teacher of 30 years Veda Reynolds was on one note of the Lyric Suite.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 3 Apr. 2026
Together, these stories show how poetry connects to politics, culture, and everyday life.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 2 Apr. 2026
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The event will include an appearance by local author Matt Johnson, who will read poetry and narrative writings, according to library officials.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
As little points of poetry, my very last violin lesson with my teacher of 30 years Veda Reynolds was on one note of the Lyric Suite.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 3 Apr. 2026
Together, these stories show how poetry connects to politics, culture, and everyday life.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poetry
Noun
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Fox canceled the show less than a week after the song fell off the chart.—
Ryan Brennan
April 8,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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In the hands of the six-piece band, the shivering chords of that miniature apocalyptic soul song build into a cathartic climax, which Wasner punctuates with weeping slide guitar.—
Mitch Therieau,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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For all Magyar’s rhetoric, his politics do not actually represent a comprehensive break from Orbán.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Orban’s enduring support stems from tangible benefits — utility discounts, pension supplements — alongside nationalist rhetoric emphasizing Hungary’s traditions, regional pride, and external threats such as Ukraine’s war that resonate deeply with rural and elderly voters.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Some of the guest verses feel superfluous on otherwise glorious, upbeat cosmic funk.—
Daniel Felsenthal,
Pitchfork,
7 Apr. 2026
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Many evangelicals of Hatmaker’s generation have travelled the same path of pointed questioning—not just about specific verses or churches but about their whole cultural milieu.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The actress and her longtime stylist Law Roach have been thoughtfully playing out the wedding rhyme during the premieres of the film, in which Zendaya and Robert Pattinson play an engaged couple.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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So goes the Victorian-era English rhyme that has long served as a sartorial checklist for bridal fortunes.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 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 13 Apr. 2026.
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