poetry in motion

noun phrase

: someone or something that moves in a way that is very graceful or beautiful
He is poetry in motion when he catches and throws the ball.

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The box scores tell the story of the game, the photos paint it vividly, the videos showcase poetry in motion. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 21 Oct. 2026 Flag football To watch Tessa Russell of JSerra catch a pass is like poetry in motion. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 More than 200 trees are just days away from full blossoms, providing more joy for Gipson and anyone who appreciates poetry in motion. — Noel Brennan, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026 Nominated for her role in Hamnet, the Irish actress looked like poetry in motion wearing a red silk and pink chiffon bespoke off-the-shoulder gown from Chanel. — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for poetry in motion

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“Poetry in motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poetry%20in%20motion. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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