as in poetic
having qualities suggestive of poetry
"Now the trumpet summons us again" is one of the many bardic phrases in President Kennedy's inaugural address
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Related Articles Simon Longland, director of buying – fashion, Harrods Favorite collection: Erdem delivered the season’s most exceptional collection — its poetic elegance amplified by a masterful presentation at the British Museum.—
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The new film has its longueurs, but it’s elegantly crafted and has a poetic intensity that builds in rewarding ways.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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In addition, for this film, drinking heart blood had physical, poetical appeal.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
14 Jan. 2025
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For armchair travelers and avid trip planners alike, Wine & Travel Italy evokes the spirit of Bel Paese (Beautiful Country), the popular poetical appellative for Italy.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes,
30 Oct. 2024
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Released on Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14), the LP blends sultry R&B vibes with sharp lyrical digs—and addresses Drake’s most recent feuds.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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For instance, Cher was inducted last year without Sonny Bono, while Motown producer Norman Whitfield was honored without his lyrical collaborator, Barrett Strong.—
Troy Smith,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Amid our age of attention deficits, Isbell’s achievements carry significant weight, particularly in a time when expectations for lavish spectacles continue to grow and lyric prompters, pre-recorded vocals and backing tracks are increasingly commonplace.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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The pair accompanied the single with a lyric video featuring clips of the two giggling with each other and sharing kisses in a bedroom.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Bardic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bardic. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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