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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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
When Thalia Toha wasn’t sure how to answer her teenage daughter’s question about what just happened in Venezuela, she stumbled on the perfect explainer: a scene from a 2019 episode of “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
As a single mother, Thalia has also had to consider what would happen to her three children if she was detained.
From Salon • Sep. 12, 2025
Thalia Graves, who filed a lawsuit against Combs in September, spoke out in “The Fall of Diddy” about her alleged 2001 encounter with the rapper.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2025
“They’re coming,” Thalia confirmed, pointing north with a silver arrow.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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