lyrical

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The result, the author concludes, “is in many ways a blend of prose and poetry. He writes with a lyrical flair that entices the reader to read aloud and almost sing the story being told.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

But the rest of the song is anchored by Blake’s production and lyrical prowess.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

A not-so-closeted homosexual, he also waxes lyrical about his infatuation with a young Yale student, played by a bottle-blonde Margaret Qualley, and shares drinks with "Charlotte's Web" author E.B.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Fender noted the new version - a sort of lyrical two-way conversation about the end of a relationship - was "all the better" for having her input.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

She and her husband, Marlon, were from Grenada and spoke in a lyrical accent as though just about to break into song.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie