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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
According to his website, Scott dabbled in painting, poetry and graphic design, often creating promotional material or album art for his bands.
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Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Before the revival of L.C. Anderson: A Black Austin K-12 Timeline
The Austin school district is preparing this month to recognize Black History Month with a slate of programming that includes a panel discussion, African American Heritage celebration and poetry event.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Sang-wol has been using the money garnered from Ro-sa’s poetry book sales to fund a college scholarship.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 30 June 2025
For decades, hip-hop artists have turned pain into poetry, struggle into style, and now, lyrics into liquidity.
—Kori Hale, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Before the revival of L.C. Anderson: A Black Austin K-12 Timeline
The Austin school district is preparing this month to recognize Black History Month with a slate of programming that includes a panel discussion, African American Heritage celebration and poetry event.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Sang-wol has been using the money garnered from Ro-sa’s poetry book sales to fund a college scholarship.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 30 June 2025
For decades, hip-hop artists have turned pain into poetry, struggle into style, and now, lyrics into liquidity.
—Kori Hale, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poetry
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The concert was a marvelous blend of contemporary jazz and world music compositions, orchestrated traditional Hebrew and Lebanese inspired songs sung in Cohen’s hauntingly beautiful voice, as well as classical works.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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For now, those Swifties will just have to be content with Kelce singing a song with his brother and podcast co-host, Jason.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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Concerns over antisemitic rhetoric and vandalism didn’t even tighten the race.—
Sara Forman,
New York Daily News,
8 July 2025
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Trump also targeted Canada in his rhetoric, suggesting the country could become the 51st state in the U.S.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
8 July 2025
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Unexpectedly, he's been taking it upon himself to continue quoting verses, stepping into the role of a preacher.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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As the rapper twerks and lip-syncs to her verse, Bieber kisses her on the temple before joining her in grooving to the track.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
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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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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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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“Poetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poetry. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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