1
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
My mother just wrote a book of poetry, which blew my mind because my mom has been my mom.
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Karla Marie Sanford, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
This moving collection of poetry and prose captures not just one woman’s search for peace but the collective desire to be connected to something much greater than herself, especially in moments of grief.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 9 May 2025
The couple had two children; Pilecki painted and wrote poetry in his free time.
—Paul Hockenos, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2025
Obviously this does not vitiate the whole enterprise of poetry.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 6 May 2025
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Karla Marie Sanford, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
This moving collection of poetry and prose captures not just one woman’s search for peace but the collective desire to be connected to something much greater than herself, especially in moments of grief.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 9 May 2025
The couple had two children; Pilecki painted and wrote poetry in his free time.
—Paul Hockenos, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2025
Obviously this does not vitiate the whole enterprise of poetry.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poetry
Noun
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However, Friday’s rendition marked the first time Bieber and SZA had performed the song together onstage.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
24 May 2025
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Like Spotify, Apple Music's Home tab gives you quick access to new and familiar songs.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
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While some may view these new statements as a step toward accountability, others remain skeptical, citing the depth and repeated nature of his past rhetoric.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
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In her public rhetoric, mostly on social media and right-wing media appearances, Lake has veered between promising to restore the networks to their historic mission and pledging to demolish them.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
22 May 2025
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Despite sporting a cast on his right hand that prohibited him from playing guitar, Rodriguez, then 65, was in superb voice and gregarious spirit, flashing his 1000-watt grin in between verses.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2025
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In a video posted by a fan on TikTok, Perry, 40, broke into the second verse after fans started singing the song to her.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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The Chinese writing system is almost entirely based on bad rhymes like this; Vietnamese scholars would stretch these rhymes further when adapting the Chinese system for their own use.—
Andrea Long Chu,
Vulture,
6 May 2025
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Or, there is no rhyme, reason or thought put into Trump’s word choices.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2025
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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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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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“Poetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poetry. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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