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“Mews” or “Muse”

mews / muse are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

mews

  • nounstreet lined with buildings that were originally private stables but have been remodeled as dwellings.

muse m·y·UW·z

  • nounin ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science.
  • nounthe source of an artist's inspiration.
Usage

Examples in context

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“mews”

  • Burton Mews
  • …for, and collaborator with, Constant Mews, particularly in relation to Peter…
  • Eccleston Mews and Eccleston Place – after…
  • …a carriage of the Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace.
  • Belgrave Mews South, Belgrave Mews West, Belgrave…
  • …in Warwick known as "Trinity Mews": it was due to open…
  • …– formerly Coaching Instructor, Royal Mews.
  • Lyall Mews, Lyall Mews West and Lyall…
  • Ebury Bridge Road, Ebury Mews, Ebury Mews East, Ebury Square…
  • Eaton Close, Eaton Mews North, Eaton Mews South, Eaton…

“muse”

  • Headlining the festival were Muse, Adele and Coldplay on the…
  • …Mortimer-Lamb married Vera Weatherbie, a muse of Frederick Varley's and a…
  • …youngest brother Gil became her muse as she embarked on an…
  • …sang in the Teatro delle Muse chorus in Ancona.
  • …inspiration from the figures to muse on time, mortality, fidelity and…
  • Muse
  • The Monster's Muse – Bradford Tatum's new novel
  • …was influenced by Silverchair and Muse, as well as Pink Floyd.
  • …at his best on this Muse quartet release which really showcases…
  • …Party” (Season 1, episode 7: Muse of Fire)

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