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a composition in verse in which a person expresses a strong feeling of love or respect for someone or something
This poem is titled, "An Ode to My Mother."
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Recent Examples of ode
Per a press release from the jewelry brand, Kardashian's dress was an ode to the one Elizabeth Taylor wore in the 1958 film Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 9 July 2025
Jason Lipshutz: From a big-picture perspective, Virgin serves as a sonic and critical course correction for Lorde, as well as her first truly adult album, an ode to late-twenties experiences and uncertainties that carries a newfound maturity and self-awareness.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 July 2025
Closing the latest high jewelry launch is another ode to the past: the 1960s Marina Chain, inspired by the yachting and maritime culture of midcentury Italy.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
His Sean John collection, an ode to his Christian name, was first picked up by Bloomingdale’s, thanks to the late Kal Ruttenstein, who was a driving force in setting trends as the retailer’s senior vice president for fashion direction.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 2 July 2025
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 9 July 2025
Jason Lipshutz: From a big-picture perspective, Virgin serves as a sonic and critical course correction for Lorde, as well as her first truly adult album, an ode to late-twenties experiences and uncertainties that carries a newfound maturity and self-awareness.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 July 2025
Closing the latest high jewelry launch is another ode to the past: the 1960s Marina Chain, inspired by the yachting and maritime culture of midcentury Italy.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
His Sean John collection, an ode to his Christian name, was first picked up by Bloomingdale’s, thanks to the late Kal Ruttenstein, who was a driving force in setting trends as the retailer’s senior vice president for fashion direction.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ode
Noun
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The poem was written before Gelman’s own son and pregnant daughter-in-law were kidnapped in the Dirty War.—
Julia M. Klein,
The Atlantic,
11 July 2025
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The way Superman's origin has seeped into the zeitgeist is akin to how legends like the ancient Mesopotamian epic poem, the Epic of Gilgamesh, have many versions throughout history and eventually influenced other myths.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
7 July 2025
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The poem was published in Shakespeare’s 1609 quarto of 154 sonnets, which wasn’t widely popular in its day.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
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At Paul Revere Junior High, Russell won first place at a Shakespeare Festival for his sonnet recitation.—
Katherine Turman,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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In between some more lusty lyrics for his wife, Swag includes some choice samples from a recent viral video of him confronting a swath of paparazzi who were stalking him.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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Those aren’t the saddest lyrics in the world, right?—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
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His real gift was language: puns, rhymes, clever wordplay, and memorable turns of phrase.—
Sam Kelly
July 8,
Literary Hub,
8 July 2025
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Public Enemy has new rhymes designed to fill your mind.—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
20 June 2025
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Without prompting, Cora then offered a lament regarding the state of the All-Star Game today.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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For years, the lament has been clear: why are Texas tales filmed elsewhere?—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The dinosaur epic added $40 million from 4,324 venues in its second weekend of release, a painful 57% drop from its debut.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
13 July 2025
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So every exhilarating off-road epic can star the entire family.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 July 2025
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On Jewish holidays, the Hallel prayer is recited in Shul as a psalm of praise and thanksgiving and collective expression of gratitude for GDs miracles.—
Rafael James,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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We're bound by the same beliefs, the same psalms, and the same sacred pursuit of liberty.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
11 June 2025
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Billy Ray Cyrus is head over heels for Elizabeth Hurley, with the country star praising his famous girlfriend in a sweet comment and revealing which classic ballad is their special couple’s song.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
2 July 2025
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Santana is currently criss-crossing the United States for his Oneness Tour 2025, named after a 1979 solo live album consisting mostly of instrumental guitar ballads.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Ode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ode. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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