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Pleiads

Pleiads

9.9
A group of seven important people in literature or history
  • noun
  • /ˈplēədz/
  • Literature
translation icon : pléyades
  • The group of poets was often called the modern Pleiads for their impact on literature.

Examples

  • Historians refer to the seven scientists as the Pleiads of their era.

  • The award recognized the Pleiads who shaped the country's artistic movement.

  • The Pleiads have left a lasting impact on literature!

  • The Pleiads are a symbol of excellence.

  • The group of influential authors was often called the modern Pleiads for their contributions to literature.

  • Many critics regard these seven writers as the Pleiads of contemporary fiction due to their profound collective influence.

  • The documentary highlighted the Pleiads who revolutionized the art scene in the 20th century.

Synonyms

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  • Literature
9.9

A small group of famous people or things, often seven

is specifically seven notable people, usually in literature or history

Surface Forms

Pleiads singular
Pleiads plural

Morphology

Pleiads = Pleiad (semi-transparent) = pleiad + s

The figurative group-meaning is a literary/metaphorical extension of the mythological name, so knowing the base helps but the specific sense ('a group of distinguished people') is somewhat specialized.

Etymology

Pleiads comes from a famous group of seven stars and the seven sisters in Greek myth, who were the daughters of Atlas and Pleione. Because those seven stars stood out in the night sky, people call a small group of seven important people 'Pleiads' to show they shine like that cluster.