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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“I remember there was one I followed religiously called ‘Quinceañera,’ starring Thalia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
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
Thalia, a teacher at a day care, said her coworkers have stopped coming to work.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2025
As Grover talked, Thalia entered the room with two of her lieutenants.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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