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free verse

[free vurs] / ˈfri ˈvɜrs /
NOUN
unrhymed verse
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“Joe Pera Talks With You” was, though, a free verse Midwestern ode to tenderness and wonder.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2022

During the session, participants were prompted to describe vivid paintings and photographs through spoken word; each of my peers shared intimate writing samples that took place in free verse, rap and song.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2022

When raw veggies were served I have often observed That the crudites flew in free verse.

From Washington Post • Aug. 18, 2022

An astonishing statement, this, given that Pound is himself arguably the greatest free verse poet in the language!

From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2022

“Looks kind of like free verse, doesn’t it?”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt