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
Laustsen’s choice of a large-format Arri Alexa 65 and a 24mm Leitz Thalia lens allowed a visual style that captures emotional close-ups without compromising the grandeur of the environment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2025
Thalia and I pulled helplessly at the bricks while a ripple of ugly laughter ran through the Titans army.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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