1
: one who writes poetry : a maker of verses
2
: one (such as a creative artist) of great imaginative and expressive capabilities and special sensitivity to the medium
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Emily Dickinson is famous as the poet who rarely left the house but often journeyed to the depths of the human heart.
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The term derives from Sappho, a lyrical poet who lived in ancient Greece and created verses about pursuing women lovers that were rich in sensuality and nostalgia — and even libertine at times.
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Alex Berg, NBC News, 25 Apr. 2024
Whereas a poet like Alvarez is playful, Winter is fierce; Villalta is commanding, while Lopez is wistful.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2024
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Alex Berg, NBC News, 25 Apr. 2024
Whereas a poet like Alvarez is playful, Winter is fierce; Villalta is commanding, while Lopez is wistful.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2024
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“Poet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poet. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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poet
noun
po·et
ˈpō-ət 
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: a person who writes poetry
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