as in poems
verse that does not rhyme and does not have a regular rhythm
The author's free verse has a unique rhythmic intensity.
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Noun
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Online in 2016 about how Wade treats her during the February holiday, adding that his poems are among the best gifts she's received.—
Lydia Price,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025 -
There are several poems that grapple with suicidal thoughts and ideation.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Lawson not only conceived the tribute project and created its cover art (strips of Velvet song lyrics collaged into the shape of a bird in flight) but used to perform with Velvet and has a rare understanding of his songwriting style.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
12 Apr. 2025
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Their music taught me how to put lyrics to the feeling of love.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The year is just days away from wrapping up, and to celebrate, Billboard has compiled the ultimate Latin playlist featuring 55 songs that formed part of the Billboard Latin charts in 2024.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
27 Dec. 2024
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While 143—now titled 1432—and the several singles that were spun off of the project are nowhere to be found on the charts in the United Kingdom at the moment, Perry does appear on multiple rankings in the country that focus only on popular songs.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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