as in poems
a composition made up of 14 lines that rhyme in a fixed pattern
He wrote gushy sonnets to his girlfriend when he was away at camp.
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Noun
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Online in 2016 about how Wade treats her during the February holiday, adding that his poems are among the best gifts she's received.—
Lydia Price,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025 -
There are several poems that grapple with suicidal thoughts and ideation.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Lawson not only conceived the tribute project and created its cover art (strips of Velvet song lyrics collaged into the shape of a bird in flight) but used to perform with Velvet and has a rare understanding of his songwriting style.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
12 Apr. 2025
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Their music taught me how to put lyrics to the feeling of love.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Sonnets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sonnets. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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