Tragically, new tag is not poetic (7)

I believe the answer is:

lyrical

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'poetic' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for lyrical that I've seen before include "We may wax this" , "Using poetic language, wax thus (7)" , "Highly enthusiastic" , "Song-like, imaginative or expressive" , "Expressing deep emotion" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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