POETRIES Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

poetries

noun

plural of poetry

as in songs

writing that uses rhythm, vivid language, and often rhyme to provoke an emotional response not all poetry has to rhyme

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Noun

Like every Lucy project, there are also swing-for-the-fences samples, of the kinds of old, viral songs that create communities of nostalgic yearners in their YouTube comments.

— H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
Probably no one in the world is yet willing to place a bet on Ella Langley or Sienna Spiro pulling off an album win on top of BNA and possible wins for their breakout signature songs, but stranger Cinderella stories have happened.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Her post included a pair of Biblical verses that encourage Christians to persevere through hardship.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026
Dressed in a black waistcoat and knee-high boots, Madonna traded verses with Carpenter, who wore a glittery ensemble along with a beret.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

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