as in poet
a person who writes poetry
where is the muse who will sing of this man's great and noble deeds?
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as in to ruminate
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Recent Examples of muse
Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Calliope: This artistic, historic name honors a Greek muse.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Trump has mused on multiple occasions that there could be trade actions for the pharmaceutical industry, which has globalized since the 1990s with a drug supply chain that stretches from Europe to India.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The muse loomed large in the composer’s head, and Peters won’t be working forever.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Calliope: This artistic, historic name honors a Greek muse.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
His thinking often shifting, Carter had begun to muse from the bench on the possibility that too much temporary housing could be built.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Trump has mused on multiple occasions that there could be trade actions for the pharmaceutical industry, which has globalized since the 1990s with a drug supply chain that stretches from Europe to India.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muse
Noun
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The poet and abolitionist John Greenleaf Whittier worked in Lowell himself for a time as editor of the Middlesex Standard and wrote his impressions of the city in his 1845 The Stranger in Lowell.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
2 Apr. 2025
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Pearl, a poet, writer and environmental justice advocate, will be involved in the Poetic Tuesdays series and help curate interactive writing workshops.—
Shawna Chen,
Axios,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For these individuals, the mind — either slowly or immediately — transitions from ruminating the past to engaging in activities that help rebuild their life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Still ruminating on Luka Dončić’s return to Dallas, where Marcus Thompson II wrote that some things in the NBA are worth more than titles.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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One giant got distracted by a wandering minstrel One giant overslept and started late Clues: Brumm is not the fastest builder but didn’t oversleep.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Their audiences rejected elitist cultural norms and watched Shakespeare mixed in with minstrel songs and comedy acts on the same program.—
Joanna Dee Das,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Once the news of her pending nuptials to ex-professional snowboarder Shaun White hit, inquiring minds were quick to ponder what her bridal beauty prep and wedding makeup looks might entail.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Exploring themes of empty consumerism, social isolation, and toxic masculinity before that phrase entered the cultural lexicon, American Psycho gives the audience a lot to ponder in addition to operating as an entertaining horror film.—
Johnny Loftus,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Frank is seen meditating at a temple while Valentin and his robber friends party with a new group of ladies.—
Colleen Kratofil,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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In long-term meditators, the PCC is quieter than in people who don’t meditate, explains Lazar.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While contemplating his former love and his future as a father, Massey conjures up the apparition of his beloved Catherine.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Boasberg has been contemplating whether to hold any administration officials in contempt of court for ignoring his orders last month to turn around planes that were carrying the deportees to El Salvador.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Engaging residents in the planning process to ensure that development reflects community values and priorities.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Letters noted that the information reflects what is currently on file and encouraged employees to report any inaccuracies.—
Ted Koppel,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As an actor, Jordan will next be seen starring in Ryan Coogler’s original period horror film Sinners, which is projected to open to $40M+ over Easter weekend.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Opta currently projects Chelsea as having a 43.4 per cent chance of finishing this season somewhere in the Premier League’s top five, but their likeliest final league position is sixth (27.2 per cent chance).—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Muse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muse. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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