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poetic

[poh-et-ik] / poʊˈɛt ɪk /


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This novel about two imperfect yet soulful men, their destinies joined, found a surprising, poetic resonance in the real-life struggle between former running mates.

From The Wall Street Journal

As every guy in his late 50s who waxes poetic about the way things used to be, any time I get the opportunity to do that again, I’m going to take it.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Tallent mixes climbing terminology with poetic embellishments to evoke the sport’s risks and triumphs.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is also nothing short of visually poetic, which might seem strange, since it is about its author going blind.

From The Wall Street Journal

But, with one poetic exception, these explorations are little more than uninspired opportunities for these “sons” to display their fine schooling.

From The Wall Street Journal