The word 'aura' has a rich history, once meaning air or breath. Today, it describes a person's unique vibe or presence. Gen Z on social media uses 'aura' to denote charisma and coolness. This ...

At the beginning of the exoplanet age, the goals were fairly simple. The first was to find as many of them as possible to ...

Explore the concept of Islamophobia and how language can distort perceptions and create false equivalences in society.

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Sen. Marsha Blackburn criticized Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as the Supreme Court heard two transgender sports cases.

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For the 17th year, Wayne State University's "Word Warriors" shared 10 underused words they are trying to bring back into ...

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In a world where we’re more connected than ever, yet somehow lonelier, too, Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year 2025 shines a light on a profoundly modern phenomenon. The chosen word is ...

Do you feel like you know Alan Carr and what he would say or do? What about Taylor Swift, or even Donald Trump? The new Cambridge Dictionary word of the year for 2025 has been revealed: "parasocial" - ...

Cambridge Dictionary has chosen “parasocial” as its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting the rise of one-sided relationships between fans and public figures. Officials said the choice was influenced in ...

It’s a love story. The term “parasocial” has just been named Cambridge Dictionary’s 2025 word of the year — and its popularity was partly inspired by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement. The ...