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your description of the sun setting over the Grand Canyon was a particularly poetic piece of writing
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Ray Davies’ band was a poetic paradox and thus far more interesting theatrically than all of ’em.
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
That came close to being a poetic point, but on the other hand…no.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Known for her poetic, expressive style and work celebrating the Black experience, Alicia will lead students through the various visual components that encompass a film, from cinematography to production and costume design.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
Nilufar Edition unveils the gallery’s latest collectible designs, while George Nakashima celebrates the poetic spirituality of wood.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
That came close to being a poetic point, but on the other hand…no.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Known for her poetic, expressive style and work celebrating the Black experience, Alicia will lead students through the various visual components that encompass a film, from cinematography to production and costume design.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
Nilufar Edition unveils the gallery’s latest collectible designs, while George Nakashima celebrates the poetic spirituality of wood.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for poetic
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“Poetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poetic. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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poetic
adjective
po·et·ic
pō-ˈet-ik 
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of poets or poetry
poetic words
2
: written in verse
poetical
adjective
-i-kəl
poetically
adverb
-k(ə-)lē
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