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
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
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, a teacher at a day care, said her coworkers have stopped coming to work.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2025
“The cow ...” Thalia muttered, still in a daze.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
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