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Thalia

American  
[thuh-lahy-uh, they-lee-uh, theyl-yuh] / θəˈlaɪ ə, ˈθeɪ li ə, ˈθeɪl jə /

noun

Classical Mythology.
  1. the Muse of comedy and idyllic poetry.

  2. one of the Graces.


Thalia British  
/ θəˈlaɪə /

noun

  1. the Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry

  2. one of the three Graces

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Thalia

< Latin < Greek Tháleia, special use of the adj.: rich, plentiful; akin to thallus

Example Sentences

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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

She added that Thalia has suffered emotionally and physically, which continues to this day.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2024

Thalia raised her shield, and I noticed a tear running down her cheek.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan

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