as in minstrel
a person who writes poetry
Emily Dickinson is famous as the poet who rarely left the house but often journeyed to the depths of the human heart
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About the Author Hannah Seo Hannah Seo is a freelance science journalist, podcast writer, and poet based in Brooklyn.
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Hannah Seo, The Atlantic, 29 Mar. 2025
On Wednesday, March 26, Holland, 28, was photographed in Italy wearing a full costume alongside actor Ryan Hurst on the set of Christopher Nolan's upcoming movie, based on the Ancient Greek epic attributed to the poet Homer.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
For the poet and filmmaker Asia Johnson, who was selected for the 2019 class of fellows shortly after coming home at age 32 from nine years in prison, the recognition changed the trajectory of her life.
—Hilarie M. Sheets, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The secondhand market reflects some of Ireland’s cultural inflection points: An allegiance to sport with racks of vintage O’Neills in every color to inspire your inner Connell, romantic skirts and bold costume jewelry that speak to the poets and writers that have made the island famous.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
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Hannah Seo, The Atlantic, 29 Mar. 2025
On Wednesday, March 26, Holland, 28, was photographed in Italy wearing a full costume alongside actor Ryan Hurst on the set of Christopher Nolan's upcoming movie, based on the Ancient Greek epic attributed to the poet Homer.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
For the poet and filmmaker Asia Johnson, who was selected for the 2019 class of fellows shortly after coming home at age 32 from nine years in prison, the recognition changed the trajectory of her life.
—Hilarie M. Sheets, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The secondhand market reflects some of Ireland’s cultural inflection points: An allegiance to sport with racks of vintage O’Neills in every color to inspire your inner Connell, romantic skirts and bold costume jewelry that speak to the poets and writers that have made the island famous.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
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Robinson, an American tap dancer, actor, and singer, began his career in minstrel shows and moved to vaudeville, Broadway, the recording industry, films, radio, and television.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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However, the success of what many Latinos consider a 21st-century minstrel show (complete with a European protagonist’s fair complexion conspicuously darkened to play Mexican) lies not in artistic license but a kind of cinematic arbitrage.—
Giancarlo Sopo,
IndieWire,
3 Feb. 2025
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The event was hosted by Christian Siriano and his longtime friend and muse, the model, entrepreneur and advocate, Coco Rocha.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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As well as being his lead cheerleader, the author's grandma is also his muse.—
Allison Moses,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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The performance combines puppetry, music, projections, and poetry to illuminate the legacy of Ukraine's blind bards.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The development of modern Ukrainian literature was spearheaded by Taras Shevchenko, a former serf who would become the national bard.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA TODAY,
13 Dec. 2013
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“Poet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poet. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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