as in minstrels
a person who writes poetry
Emily Dickinson is famous as the poet who rarely left the house but often journeyed to the depths of the human heart
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Recent Examples of poets
The otherwise very private poets give us a rare look into one of the most intimate moments of their lives.
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James Factora, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
What was important to Grossman in these examples was not so much the lives and personalities of the poets, rather for developing writers to discover in them the roots of their own poetics and poetic sources.
—Douglas Unger
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
For all the efforts of scientists and poets to elicit truth from those strange, most obscure corners of the Universe, there remains much more to learn and experience.
—Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
From the sixteenth to the nineteenth century, villanelle was simply the French term for an Italian country song, and during the Renaissance, poets often used the title for their work regardless of a poem’s specific structure.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 19 Aug. 2025
New and experienced poets can get together to read and share their works.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
The South Bronx was also a fount of artistic fecundity, where poets, musicians, artists, and dancers created hip-hop.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
While knowledge has been exalted by artists, poets, philosophers and scientists, dictatorships have been opposed not only by great humanists but also by science itself.
—Davide Sartini, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
But solo travelers who want to connect with other budding novelists and poets should consider writing residencies, which are retreats with a focus on fueling creative growth.
—Solo Travel, AFAR Media, 14 Aug. 2025
James Factora, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
What was important to Grossman in these examples was not so much the lives and personalities of the poets, rather for developing writers to discover in them the roots of their own poetics and poetic sources.
—Douglas Unger
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
For all the efforts of scientists and poets to elicit truth from those strange, most obscure corners of the Universe, there remains much more to learn and experience.
—Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
From the sixteenth to the nineteenth century, villanelle was simply the French term for an Italian country song, and during the Renaissance, poets often used the title for their work regardless of a poem’s specific structure.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 19 Aug. 2025
New and experienced poets can get together to read and share their works.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
The South Bronx was also a fount of artistic fecundity, where poets, musicians, artists, and dancers created hip-hop.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
While knowledge has been exalted by artists, poets, philosophers and scientists, dictatorships have been opposed not only by great humanists but also by science itself.
—Davide Sartini, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
But solo travelers who want to connect with other budding novelists and poets should consider writing residencies, which are retreats with a focus on fueling creative growth.
—Solo Travel, AFAR Media, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poets
muses
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Carried by yesterday’s muses and reinvented by today’s nail artists and manicure fanatics, this trend is set to become the leading beauty inspiration for the fall 2025 season.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Glamour,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Plains Cree designer, who just graduated from Parsons, continued with his recurring use of ribbons and feathers—this time draping colorful ribbons in avant-garde silhouettes that were reminiscent of Lady Gaga and Alexander McQueen looks (two of his biggest muses).—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Poets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poets. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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