Thalia
Americannoun
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the Muse of comedy and idyllic poetry.
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one of the Graces.
noun
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the Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry
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one of the three Graces
Etymology
Origin of Thalia
< Latin < Greek Tháleia, special use of the adj.: rich, plentiful; akin to thallus
Example Sentences
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In the audience was the "Medaaye" playwright Femi Osofisan, the first African to receive the prestigious Thalia Prize, in 2016.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
Thalia R. Goldstein, associate professor and director of applied developmental psychology at George Mason University, said storytelling could be a healthy way to introduce kids to painful truths.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
Ailith Harley-Roberts, whose daughter Thalia has Down's syndrome, says the government plans have prompted concern among parents she knows through her charity Sunshine and Smiles, which supports families like hers.
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2026
Thalia, a teacher at a day care, said her coworkers have stopped coming to work.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2025
Thalia seemed reluctant to look up, but something made her, and she held the goddess’s eyes.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
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