as in poet
a person who writes poetry
Edna St. Vincent Millay was unofficially the minstrel of Maine, as her poetry celebrates its coast and countryside
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Recent Examples of minstrel
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.
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Marc Berman, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Just a week ago, there were allegations about Heinz Ketchup's campaign's likeness of minstrel blackface, for which the brand issued an apology.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Both Rolle and Amos felt that the JJ character played into negative Black minstrel-show stereotypes, drawing attention away from the strong-family emphasis intended originally.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
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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Marc Berman, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Just a week ago, there were allegations about Heinz Ketchup's campaign's likeness of minstrel blackface, for which the brand issued an apology.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Both Rolle and Amos felt that the JJ character played into negative Black minstrel-show stereotypes, drawing attention away from the strong-family emphasis intended originally.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minstrel
Noun
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And the obscure poets and thinkers went flying back into oblivion.—
Peter Wortsman
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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According to Greek and Roman legend, Lyra is a harp, or Lyre, given by the god Apollo to the famous poet and musician Orpheus.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
Noun
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But Mothers, the latest novel from a reigning bard of women in crisis, Brenda Lozano, looks to be more thrilling than silly.—
Literary Hub
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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Angela’s more severe and lasting punishment was that she was barred from future engagements with the great Irish bard.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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“Minstrel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minstrel. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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