muse

Example Sentences

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There are few greater muses than one’s own childhood.

From Los Angeles Times

But ego isn’t just Chalamet’s engine, it’s also his muse, whether he’s swinging a paddle, riding a sandworm or strumming a guitar as Bob Dylan.

From Los Angeles Times

A crossing guard is making $14,000 a month mailing out her musings from the job.

From The Wall Street Journal

“What an odd discipline autobiography turns out to be,” muses Charles Arrowby, the central figure in Iris Murdoch’s novel.

From The Wall Street Journal

“First time I’ve been glad not to get an A,” I mused as we watched past Elliot spot the letter that would change everything.

From Literature