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00:01:46

balayage

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2024/08/06

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 6, 2024 is: balayage • \BAH-lee-ahzh\ • noun Balayage is a technique by which a colorist creates highlights or lowlights in a person's hair by painting freehand using long, sweeping strokes. Balayage may also refer to the highlights or lowlights produced by this technique. // The stylist was lauded for his skill in balayage. // The monotone dress perfectly complemented her ombré balayage. See the entry >

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00:02:09

capricious

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2024/08/05

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 5, 2024 is: capricious • \kuh-PRISH-us\ • adjective Capricious is a formal word that describes someone or something governed or characterized by impulsivity or unpredictability. // The employees were at the mercy of a capricious manager who always seemed to impose deadlines at the last minute. See the entry > Examples: “Tornadoes are among the planet's most fearsome phenomena, with

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00:02:08

hoopla

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2024/08/04

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 4, 2024 is:hoopla • \HOO-plah\ • noun Hoopla refers to talk or writing that is designed to get people excited about or interested in something, often with the implication that the person using the word does not find the thing exciting or interesting. // Marvin didn’t understand all of the hoopla surrounding the new frozen yogurt shop in his neighborhood. See the entry > Examples: “The

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00:02:30

parry

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2024/08/03

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 3, 2024 is: parry • \PAIR-ee\ • verb Parry has two basic meanings. To parry can be to defend yourself by turning away from or pushing aside a weapon, assault, etc., or to evade something, such as a question, especially by using a clever response. // Players of the game must unfailingly parry blows from multiple varied attackers while progressing through a series of worlds. // She is consistently able to

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00:01:48

extemporaneous

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2024/08/02

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 2, 2024 is:extemporaneous • \ek-stem-puh-RAY-nee-us\ • adjective Extemporaneous describes something that is made up or done without special preparation. It is usually used to describe public speaking. // Now a seasoned professional, Abby is no longer unnerved when asked to make the occasional extemporaneous speech. See the entry > Examples: "The show [Shōgun] lovingly conveys all the

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00:01:57

midriff

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2024/08/01

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 1, 2024 is:midriff • \MID-riff\ • noun Midriff refers to the area around a person’s middle, that is, the front of their body between the chest and the waist. // Even the store’s winter line of clothing includes a number of midriff-baring tops, albeit paired with oversized cardigans or flannel shirts. See the entry > Examples: “‘I can be terribly self-involved,’ he says, though you can’t be

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00:01:50

impeccable

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2024/07/31

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 31, 2024 is:impeccable • \im-PECK-uh-bul\ • adjective Impeccable describes that which is free from fault, error, or blame. It is a synonym of flawless. // Although the restaurant was a bit expensive, we found its memorable cuisine, luxurious decor, and impeccable service to be well worth the price. See the entry > Examples: "Meghan Markle turned 42 years old on August 4th, and her style is

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00:02:08

purport

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2024/07/30

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 30, 2024 is: purport • \per-PORT\ • verb To purport is to claim to be or do a particular thing when this claim may not be true. // The report purports to be objective, but its bias is clear. See the entry > Examples: “With the surge in popularity of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing, it has become more important than ever to ensure that related companies and projects are

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00:02:07

aspersion

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2024/07/29

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 29, 2024 is: aspersion • \uh-SPER-zhun\ • noun To cast aspersion (or aspersions) on someone is to criticize them harshly or unfairly: aspersion is defined as "a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation, or the act of making such a charge." Aspersion may also refer to a sprinkling with water, especially in religious ceremonies. // Melissa believed that Roger had unjustly cast aspersions on

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00:02:32

dulcet

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2024/07/28

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 28, 2024 is:dulcet • \DUL-sut\ • adjective Dulcet is a formal word used to describe sounds that are pleasant to hear. It is often used in the phrase “dulcet tones.” // Jolie recalled warm memories of falling asleep to the dulcet tones of her grandmother’s lullabies. See the entry > Examples: “It’s an understatement to say that Paris Is Burning was everything to me. Seeing it finally put a

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00:01:59

jurisprudence

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2024/07/27

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 27, 2024 is: jurisprudence • \joor-us-PROO-dunss\ • noun Jurisprudence is a formal word that typically refers to the science or philosophy of law, or to a system or body of law. // An undergraduate class on jurisprudence inspired her decision to go to law school. See the entry > Examples: "The nine justices follow our national debate as close as any political pundit, and it shapes their

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00:01:44

herald

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2024/07/26

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 26, 2024 is:herald • \HAIR-uld\ • verb Herald is a verb meaning "to give notice of"; it is synonymous with announce, publicize, and foreshadow. Herald may also mean "to greet especially with enthusiasm." // The appearance of robins heralded the advent of spring. // She is being heralded as the year's best new author. See the entry > Examples: "Trumpets herald the arrival of the players at

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00:01:59

fealty

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2024/07/25

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 25, 2024 is:fealty • \FEE-ul-tee\ • noun Fealty is an old-fashioned and somewhat literary word that refers to intense loyalty or fidelity to a person, group, etc. More narrowly, fealty refers to the fidelity of a vassal or feudal tenant to their lord. // Authors who inspire such fealty can guarantee a publisher good sales, no matter the quality of the books they write. // Kneeling before the entire court,

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00:01:55

sanctimonious

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2024/07/24

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 24, 2024 is:sanctimonious • \sank-tuh-MOH-nee-us\ • adjective Someone described as sanctimonious behaves as though they are morally superior to others. Language or behavior that suggests the same kind of moral superiority can also be described as sanctimonious. // While the subject matter was interesting, I found the presenter’s sanctimonious tone rather distracting. See the entry >

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00:02:01

catastrophe

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2024/07/23

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 23, 2024 is: catastrophe • \kuh-TASS-truh-fee\ • noun A catastrophe is never a good thing. Catastrophe can refer to a momentous tragic event, an utter failure, a violent and sudden change in a feature of the earth, or a violent usually destructive natural event. // Despite her careful planning, the party turned out to be a catastrophe. See the entry > Examples: "In the event of a major

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00:02:38

extenuate

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2024/07/22

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 22, 2024 is: extenuate • \ik-STEN-yuh-wayt\ • verb Extenuate is a formal word that is most often used to mean “to lessen the strength or effect of something, such as a risk.” In legal use, to extenuate a crime, offense, etc., is to lessen or to try to lessen its seriousness or extent by making partial excuses. // Developers are trying to extenuate the various risks associated with the product. See the entry

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00:02:15

visage

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2024/07/21

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 21, 2024 is:visage • \VIZ-ij\ • noun Visage is a formal word that refers to someone’s face or facial expression, or to the general appearance of something. // Manny was surprised to see the smiling visage of his childhood friend, now running for the state senate, beaming down from a billboard. // Don’t be intimidated by the rugged visage of the mountain; it’s accessible to climbers of all skill levels

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00:01:49

amiable

Merriam-Webster"s Word of the Day ·

2024/07/20

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 20, 2024 is: amiable • \AY-mee-uh-bul\ • adjective Someone or something described as amiable is friendly and agreeable. // Both children have amiable dispositions, which makes them easy to travel with. See the entry > Examples: "An amiable, Honda Civic–driving, bird-watching Everyman in shorts and glasses, Gary somehow turns out to be the perfect fake assassin." — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 May

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00:01:57

nonplus

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2024/07/19

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 19, 2024 is:nonplus • \nahn-PLUS\ • verb To nonplus someone is to perplex them, or in other words, to cause them to be at a loss as to what to say, think, or do. // The stranger's odd question about the town where my grandfather was born nonplussed me. See the entry > Examples: "Motherhood is only somewhat less likely to nonplus the reader than How Should a Person Be? On one level, it's a

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00:02:04

tomfoolery

Merriam-Webster"s Word of the Day ·

2024/07/18

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 18, 2024 is:tomfoolery • \tahm-FOO-luh-ree\ • noun Tomfoolery is a word with an old-fashioned sound to it that refers to playful or silly behavior. // The antics in the play itself apparently inspired tomfoolery behind the scenes as well, as cast members constantly played practical jokes on one another. See the entry > Examples: “Children aged seven and older are invited to be part of some

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