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00:01:43

hidebound

Merriam-Webster"s Word of the Day ·

2025/08/10

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 10, 2025 is: hidebound • \HYDE-bound\ • adjective Someone or something described as hidebound is inflexible and unwilling to accept new or different ideas. // Although somewhat stuffy and strict, the professor did not so completely adhere to hidebound academic tradition that he wouldn’t teach class outside on an especially lovely day. See the entry > Examples: “He was exciting then,

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00:01:44

behemoth

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2025/08/09

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 9, 2025 is: behemoth • \bih-HEE-muth\ • noun A behemoth is something of monstrous size, power, or appearance. Behemoth (usually capitalized) is also the name of a mighty animal described in the biblical book of Job. // The town will be voting on whether or not to let the retail behemoth build a store on the proposed site. See the entry > Examples: "The author ... recounts how his

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00:01:46

winsome

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2025/08/08

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 8, 2025 is:winsome • \WIN-sum\ • adjective Winsome describes people and things that are cheerful, pleasant, and appealing. // Though a relative newcomer to acting, Maya won the casting directors over with her winsome charm, which was perfect for the role of the plucky young superhero. // Our winsome guide put us at ease immediately. See the entry > Examples: “Wilson’s take on Snow White

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00:01:42

adjudicate

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2025/08/07

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 7, 2025 is:adjudicate • \uh-JOO-dih-kayt\ • verb To adjudicate a dispute between two parties is to make an official decision about which party is right; to adjudicate a case or claim is to settle it judicially. Adjudicate is also used to mean “to act as judge.” // The case will be adjudicated in the state courts. // The property title cannot be transferred until a case concerning the affected rights of way

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00:02:12

largesse

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2025/08/06

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 6, 2025 is:largesse • \lahr-ZHESS\ • noun Largesse is a somewhat formal word that refers to the act of giving away money or the generosity of a person who gives away money. It can also refer to the money that is given away. // The community has benefited greatly from the largesse of its wealthiest family. // The local business owner is a philanthropist known for his largesse. See the entry >

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00:01:55

contentious

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2025/08/05

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 5, 2025 is: contentious • \kun-TEN-shuss\ • adjective Contentious describes something that is likely to cause people to argue or disagree or that involves a lot of arguing. When used of a person, contentious describes someone likely or willing to argue. // I think it’s wise to avoid such a contentious topic at a dinner party. // After a contentious debate, members of the committee finally voted to approve

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00:02:20

tapestry

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2025/08/04

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 4, 2025 is: tapestry • \TAP-uh-stree\ • noun A tapestry is a heavy textile characterized by complicated pictorial designs and used for hangings, curtains, and upholstery. In figurative use, tapestry may refer to anything made up of different things, people, colors, etc. // The walls were adorned with handwoven tapestries. // They enjoyed the rich tapestry of life in the city. See the entry >

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00:01:48

egregious

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2025/08/03

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 3, 2025 is: egregious • \ih-GREE-juss\ • adjective Egregious is a formal word used to describe things that are conspicuously bad. // Leaving one’s phone on during a performance is an egregious breach of theater etiquette. See the entry > Examples: “When a cutting-edge A.I. misbehaves in a particularly egregious way, it can seem shocking. Our instinct is to anthropomorphize the system and

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00:02:11

palimpsest

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2025/08/02

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 2, 2025 is: palimpsest • \PAL-imp-sest\ • noun Palimpsest in its original use refers to writing material (such as a parchment manuscript) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased; the underlying text is said to be “in palimpsest.” Palimpsest in extended use refers to something that has usually diverse layers or aspects apparent beneath the surface. // Scholars believe the motive for

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00:02:16

dissociate

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2025/08/01

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 1, 2025 is: dissociate • \dih-SOH-shee-ayt\ • verb To dissociate is to separate oneself from association or union with someone or something; in contexts relating to psychology, it has to do specifically with mentally detaching from one's physical or emotional experiences. In chemistry, dissociate means "to separate a chemical compound into its constituent parts especially through the application of heat or a

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00:02:06

petulant

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2025/07/31

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 31, 2025 is: petulant • \PET-chuh-lunt\ • adjective Petulant describes a person who is angry and annoyed, or an attitude or behavior showing the emotions of such a person. // I didn't appreciate being accused of acting like a petulant toddler. // Her tone became petulant when she realized that the items on sale were no longer available. See the entry > Examples: “When Moira reached her

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00:01:51

doppelgänger

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2025/07/30

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 30, 2025 is:doppelgänger • \DAH-pul-gang-er\ • noun A doppelgänger is someone who looks very much like another person. In literary use, doppelgänger refers to a ghost that closely resembles a living person. // I saw your doppelgänger at the movies yesterday and almost waved hello before I realized they weren’t you. // In one of the creepiest parts of the story, the main character is haunted by a

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00:01:54

quibble

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2025/07/29

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 29, 2025 is: quibble • \KWIB-ul\ • verb To quibble is to argue or complain about small, unimportant things. Quibble can also mean "to evade the point of an argument by making trivial or frivolous objections." // Why are you quibbling over such a small amount of money? // People ignored the main point of the speech and quibbled about its length. See the entry > Examples: "In 'Louisa, Please

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00:02:42

facile

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2025/07/28

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 28, 2025 is:facile • \FASS-ul\ • adjective Facile is a formal adjective that is used disapprovingly to describe something that is too simple, or that doesn’t show enough thought or effort. Facile can also be used for something done or achieved in a way that is considered too easy or that is easily accomplished or attained. It is sometimes used approvingly, however, for someone or something that works, moves,

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00:02:05

brouhaha

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2025/07/27

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 27, 2025 is: brouhaha • \BROO-hah-hah\ • noun Brouhaha is a synonym of both uproar and hubbub that refers to great excitement or concern about something. // A brouhaha erupted over the bill, even though the opposing party stood to gain just as much from its passage. See the entry > Examples: “Ultimately, like much of the population, [mountain lion] P-22 seemed to be making do with what he

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00:01:35

embellish

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2025/07/26

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 26, 2025 is: embellish • \im-BELL-ish\ • verb To embellish something is to make it more appealing or attractive with fanciful or decorative details. // The gift shop had cowboy shirts and hats embellished with beads and stitching. // As they grew older, the children realized their grandfather had embellished the stories of his travels abroad. See the entry > Examples: "Shell art isn't a new

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00:02:06

sui generis

Merriam-Webster"s Word of the Day ·

2025/07/25

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 25, 2025 is: sui generis • \soo-eye-JEN-uh-ris\ • adjective Sui generis is a formal adjective used to describe someone or something in a class or group of its own, or in other words, unlike anyone or anything else. // As a scholar, she is sui generis, head and shoulders above everyone else in her field. See the entry > Examples: “TV on the Radio, the celebrated group whose experimental

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00:01:52

panacea

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2025/07/24

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 24, 2025 is: panacea • \pan-uh-SEE-uh\ • noun A panacea is something that is regarded as a cure-all—that is, something that will make everything about a situation better. // The new program should help with the city’s housing crisis, but it’s no panacea. See the entry > Examples: “It was a mistake to regard and romanticize information as a panacea for the world’s problems. For they are

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00:01:50

logy

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2025/07/23

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 23, 2025 is:logy • \LOH-ghee\ • adjective Like sluggish and groggy, logy describes a person who is not able to think or move normally because of being tired, sick, etc., or something that moves slowly and ploddingly. // The heavy meal left me feeling logy and in need of a nap. See the entry > Examples: "The picture moves at a stately pace that one supposes was considered period-appropriate

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00:01:57

jettison

Merriam-Webster"s Word of the Day ·

2025/07/22

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 22, 2025 is: jettison • \JET-uh-sun\ • verb When you jettison something, you get rid of it either because it is not needed or because it is impeding your progress or otherwise weighing you down. // Now that the purchase of the building has been finalized, we'll revamp what we want to keep and jettison the rest. // The approach of the storm forced them to jettison their vacation plans. See the entry >

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