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

“There is this little spark of light at the end of the tunnel,” Milioti muses.

From Los Angeles Times

The words are as famous as her, although she now muses, “Today I’m not even sure that it’s politically correct to say that.”

From Los Angeles Times

George the Poet muses on the interplay between crime and music in his community, painting an audio-portrait that is in equal parts complex and compelling.

From BBC

“My initial response was confusion,” Kent admits, in between bouts of laughter, as she muses on her film’s unexpected queer legacy.

From Los Angeles Times

Monday: York, Pa. — Trump speaks to an audience of about 150 at a small factory and questions Harris’ origins: “I wonder if they knew where she comes from,” he muses.

From Los Angeles Times