Muses

1. Nine goddesses of classical mythology who presided over learning and the arts. They were especially associated with poetry. Ancient Greek or Roman writers would often begin their poems by asking for the aid of the Muses in their composition.

Notes

Writers and artists to this day speak of their “muse,” meaning their source of inspiration.

Example Sentences

In the grand tradition of two of his greatest muses—Taylor Swift and Lena Dunham—Strange Desire is honest and deeply personal.

From The Daily Beast

“In the camp no-one knows themselves,” muses the monstrous commandant.

From The Daily Beast

Though Rabinowitz muses that something like this would not only be impractical but also incite severe backlash.

From The Daily Beast

Richard Avedon considered Hepburn one of his muses in the 50s and the two maintained a close professional relationship.

From The Daily Beast

Instead, he muses, why not regulate as if all people need guns, everywhere?

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The exile too, far from home and kindred smokes on as he muses of happier hours gone never to return.

From Project Gutenberg

In these libraries were often displayed busts of great writers and statues of the Muses.

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Aloud he muses, "Is there no place on Earth which is free from this contradiction?"

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In mythology, the graces, the nymphs, and the muses are represented in snowy garments.

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He keeps the subject in his mind, and muses on it in the intervals of business.

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