as in poetical
having qualities suggestive of poetry
your description of the sun setting over the Grand Canyon was a particularly poetic piece of writing
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Recent Examples of poetic
In this poetic testament to the power of place in our lives, Mayes reflects on the idea of home, from the earliest imprint of four walls to the startling discoveries of feeling the strange ease of homes abroad, friends’ homes and even momentary homes that spark desires for other lives.
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Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Pisces season swims in on February 18, drenching us all in poetic, dreamy feels.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 28 Jan. 2025
The debut is described as a poignant tale of friendship between a boy and girl in northwest China, weaving themes of resilience and discovery through the poetic lens of botany.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Chad Brown, a member of the 2007 Patriots, remembers once, as Belichick waxed poetic while narrating Giants highlights, Vrabel leaned back in one of those rocking chairs.
—Chad Graff, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Pisces season swims in on February 18, drenching us all in poetic, dreamy feels.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 28 Jan. 2025
The debut is described as a poignant tale of friendship between a boy and girl in northwest China, weaving themes of resilience and discovery through the poetic lens of botany.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Chad Brown, a member of the 2007 Patriots, remembers once, as Belichick waxed poetic while narrating Giants highlights, Vrabel leaned back in one of those rocking chairs.
—Chad Graff, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poetic
Adjective
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In addition, for this film, drinking heart blood had physical, poetical appeal.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
14 Jan. 2025
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For armchair travelers and avid trip planners alike, Wine & Travel Italy evokes the spirit of Bel Paese (Beautiful Country), the popular poetical appellative for Italy.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes,
30 Oct. 2024
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Unlike the final version released on his 2004 album Dear Heather, this handwritten page includes lyrics penned in Cohen's own hand in purple marker, offering a deeper look at his lyrical experimentation.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Her main goal is trying to maintain the emotion and lyrical style of the track more than creating a direct translation — and the artists are often encouraged to improv once in the studio.—
Sara Belcher,
People.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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Canadian anthem being, sung, cheered and lyric 'free' emphasized.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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His son, Myles Aronowitz, who played a key role in finding the lyric pages, said the discovery came after years of searching through family archives.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Poetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poetic. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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