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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
After wiping out at first, AJ feels the levitation and poetry of surfing.
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Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Stuntwomen turn back into ordinary people, personae into persons, weaving together episodes from poetry, philosophy, literature, and the visual arts that compound madness, monstrosity, female sexuality, and water.
—Caroline Lillian Schopp, Artforum, 13 May 2026
Along with plenty of floral fun, there’ll be music from traditional instruments like the Chinese guzheng and Hmong qeej, Tai Qi, education about medicinal plants, guided sensory walks, water calligraphy demonstrations, poetry and food vendors.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
In the face of differences in musical approach and politics, music and poetry help bring the diasporic world together.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
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Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Stuntwomen turn back into ordinary people, personae into persons, weaving together episodes from poetry, philosophy, literature, and the visual arts that compound madness, monstrosity, female sexuality, and water.
—Caroline Lillian Schopp, Artforum, 13 May 2026
Along with plenty of floral fun, there’ll be music from traditional instruments like the Chinese guzheng and Hmong qeej, Tai Qi, education about medicinal plants, guided sensory walks, water calligraphy demonstrations, poetry and food vendors.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
In the face of differences in musical approach and politics, music and poetry help bring the diasporic world together.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poetry
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Ovenbird Warblers such as the ovenbird are often difficult to spot, so learning their widely varied songs is essential to identification.—
Christopher Gangemi,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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She is scheduled to perform new songs from her 12th studio album and some of her classic anthems.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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Vucic, government officials and the pro-government media have branded critics as foreign agents who wish to destroy the country — rhetoric that has ramped up political polarization.—
Jovana Gec,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The reality on the ground does not match the rhetoric.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The verses altered a bit over time, and the melody moved a note or two.—
Rosanne Cash,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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His verse betrayed lots of confidence about the magnitude of his growing popularity and also, perhaps, a few misgivings about the nature of it.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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Apologies for the subtle rhyme, but here's your reminder to not take things too seriously.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Later, a long close-up of a shattered glass of milk works neither as visual rhyme with the snowy setting nor dramatic insight.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 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 24 May. 2026.
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