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About This Word: “essential”

Posted on January 30, 2019October 25, 2019 by Lynn

Welcome to About This Word, where Wordsmyth showcases commentary about relevant words in the news and media our users and staff find interesting. Today’s word: “essential.”

About This Word: “public”

Posted on January 23, 2019April 6, 2020 by Wordsmyth

Wordsmyth would like to announce About This Word. This new column is part of our ongoing interest in language and semantic change. Today’s word: “public.”   This guest post was contributed by Dr. Bruce…

About This Word: “amoral”

Posted on January 9, 2019January 8, 2019 by Lynn

Welcome to About This Word, where Wordsmyth showcases commentary about words our users and staff find interesting. Today’s word: “amoral.”

Announcing the 2018 Word of the Year…

Posted on December 31, 2018November 10, 2020 by Wordsmyth

We are pleased to announce Wordsmyth’s 2018 Word of the Year is “love!” Thanks to everyone who participated in our first annual Word of the Year contest. Whether you nominated a word,…

WOTY 2018 Candidates, Part 2

Posted on December 24, 2018November 10, 2020 by Wordsmyth

Last week, we took a look at some of our Top 10 candidates for Wordsmyth’s Word of the Year 2018. Users submitted their favorite words and why they wanted it to be…

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