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adulation

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2026/02/05

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 5, 2026 is:adulation • \aj-uh-LAY-shun\ • noun Adulation refers to extreme or excessive admiration, flattery, or praise. // The triumphant players were greeted with shouts of adulation. See the entry > Examples: “Curators focus on the sunnier side of Elvis's tragic story, yet Graceland still provides an intimate glimpse into superstardom and all that comes with it: the adulation, the

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00:01:39

diaphanous

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2026/02/04

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 4, 2026 is:diaphanous • \dye-AF-uh-nus\ • adjective Diaphanous is a formal word used to describe fabric of a texture so fine that one can see through it. Diaphanous is also sometimes used figuratively to describe something characterized by extreme delicacy of form. // The bride looked radiant in her floor-length gown and diaphanous veil. See the entry > Examples: "With a bright pattern

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00:01:53

hornswoggle

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2026/02/03

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 3, 2026 is: hornswoggle • \HORN-swah-gul\ • verb To hornswoggle someone is to trick or deceive them. // I think we were hornswoggled by that magician. See the entry > Examples: "Netflix users have been warned to look out for an insidious, AI-powered email scam that looks nearly indistinguishable from the real deal. ... If you have been already hornswoggled by such a scheme, Netflix

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00:01:43

prescience

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2026/02/02

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 2, 2026 is: prescience • \PRESH-ee-unss\ • noun Prescience is a formal word used to refer to the ability to see or anticipate what will or might happen in the future. // He predicted the public's response to the proposed legislation with remarkable prescience. See the entry > Examples: "... novelists have always faced technological and social upheaval. They have mostly addressed it in

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00:02:07

gargantuan

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2026/02/01

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 1, 2026 is:gargantuan • \gahr-GAN-chuh-wun\ • adjective Gargantuan describes something that is very large in size or amount; something gargantuan is, in other words, gigantic. // Bigfoot is said to be a creature of gargantuan proportions. See the entry > Examples: “By the late 1870s, he was asked to take part in the gargantuan task of evaluating and cataloguing the results of the

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00:02:02

short shrift

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2026/01/31

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 31, 2026 is: short shrift • \SHORT-SHRIFT\ • noun Short shrift means “little or no attention or thought” or “quick work.” In religious use it refers to barely adequate time for confession before execution. // Certain neighborhoods have received short shrift from the city government. See the entry > Examples: “[Charlie] Caplinger echoed the concerns of many speakers at the meeting, with

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00:01:48

preeminent

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2026/01/30

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 30, 2026 is:preeminent • \pree-EM-uh-nunt\ • adjective Preeminent is a formal word used to describe someone or something more important, skillful, or successful than their counterparts or peers. It is used synonymously with outstanding and supreme. // She's the preeminent chef in a city renowned for its cuisine. See the entry > Examples: "In this warmly engaging intellectual biography,

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00:01:56

reciprocate

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2026/01/29

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 29, 2026 is:reciprocate • \rih-SIP-ruh-kayt\ • verb To reciprocate is to do something for or to someone who has done something similar for or to you. Reciprocate can also mean “to have (a feeling) for someone who has the same feeling for you.” // It was kind of my friend to give me a ride to the airport, and on the flight I was thinking of how to reciprocate the favor. See the entry >

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00:01:56

bombast

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2026/01/28

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 28, 2026 is:bombast • \BAHM-bast\ • noun Bombast is a formal word that refers to speech or writing that is meant to sound important or impressive but that is not sincere or meaningful. // You need less bombast and more substance in this speech. See the entry > Examples: “This is bombast that has not been thought through from a policy perspective. I know that many in the space community

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00:01:52

fiduciary

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2026/01/27

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 27, 2026 is: fiduciary • \fuh-DOO-shee-air-ee\ • adjective Fiduciary is a formal word describing something relating to or involving trust, such as the trust between a customer and a professional. // The bank's fiduciary obligations are clearly stated in the contract. See the entry > Examples: "Banks and brokerage firms hold a fiduciary responsibility to protect their customers, including

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00:01:51

oaf

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2026/01/26

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 26, 2026 is: oaf • \OHF\ • noun Oaf is used to refer to someone as big, clumsy, and slow-witted. // The main character starts the movie as a tactless, bumbling oaf who is constantly causing offense to everyone around them, but eventually learns a valuable lesson about kindness and courtesy. See the entry > Examples: “Let me give you a rose. Well, just an imaginary rose. ‘What?’ ‘What’s the

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00:02:01

resplendent

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2026/01/25

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 25, 2026 is: resplendent • \rih-SPLEN-dunt\ • adjective Resplendent is a literary word used to describe someone or something as very bright and attractive. // She looked resplendent in her green evening gown. See the entry > Examples: “Her box braids were tied in a top bun that poked out of her green and gold headscarf... . Pretty as the braids were, he quietly missed the natural hair they

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00:01:49

garner

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2026/01/24

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 24, 2026 is: garner • \GAHR-ner\ • verb Garner means "to acquire by effort; earn" or "to accumulate or collect." // The new research findings have garnered the attention of medical experts. // The group has garnered support from community organizations. See the entry > Examples: "The novel was already a favourite among literary critics but it's sure to garner wider, more mainstream

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00:02:11

astrolabe

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2026/01/23

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 23, 2026 is:astrolabe • \A-struh-layb\ • noun An astrolabe is a compact instrument used to observe and calculate the position of celestial bodies before the invention of the sextant. // The new astronomy exhibit featured various gadgets and instruments, including an extensive collection of astrolabes. See the entry > Examples: “‘Renaissance Treasures’ includes two contemporary

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00:02:06

disheveled

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2026/01/22

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 22, 2026 is:disheveled • \dih-SHEV-uld\ • adjective A disheveled person or thing is not neat or tidy. // His wrinkled suit gave him a disheveled appearance. See the entry > Examples: “My mother is waking up. ... She dresses quickly. Her oblong, Scots-Irish face may be too idiosyncratic for the screen anyway, the hollow cheekbones and sharp eyes, the straw-blond hair worn in a low-slung

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00:01:50

schmooze

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2026/01/21

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 21, 2026 is:schmooze • \SHMOOZ\ • verb To schmooze is to warmly chat with someone often in order to gain favor, business, or connections. // The event provides an opportunity for local business owners to network and schmooze. See the entry > Examples: "After wrapping up her speech filled with anecdotes and policy promises, the candidate schmoozed with the crowd, seemingly determined to

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00:02:11

quiddity

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2026/01/20

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 20, 2026 is: quiddity • \KWID-uh-tee\ • noun Quiddity refers to the essence of a thing—that is, whatever makes something the type of thing that it is. Quiddity can also refer to a small and usually trivial complaint or criticism, or to a quirk or eccentricity in someone's behavior. // The novelist’s genius was her unparalleled ability to capture the quiddity of the Maine seacoast in simple prose. // He

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00:02:04

ephemeral

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2026/01/19

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 19, 2026 is: ephemeral • \ih-FEM-uh-rul\ • adjective Something described as ephemeral lasts only for a very short time. // The performance was not recorded, a fact that made its ephemeral nature all the more poignant. See the entry > Examples: "Like most garden moments, fresh holiday wreaths are ephemeral. Having accomplished their purpose of seeing us through the darkest days of winter,

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00:02:19

elicit

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2026/01/18

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 18, 2026 is:elicit • \ih-LISS-it\ • verb Elicit is a formal word meaning “to get (a response, information, etc.) from someone.” // The announcement of the final amount raised by the charity walk elicited cheers from the crowd. // The teacher’s question elicited no response. See the entry > Examples: “By the end of the ceremony, the attendees knew where each soon-to-be graduate would be

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00:01:39

notorious

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2026/01/17

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 17, 2026 is: notorious • \noh-TOR-ee-us\ • adjective Notorious describes people and things that are well-known or famous, especially for something bad or unfavorable. // Their city is notorious for its extremely hot and humid summers. See the entry > Examples: “Given Long Island’s cul-de-sac geography and notorious traffic, proposed bridges and tunnels to Connecticut are bound to get

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