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00:01:44

vaunted

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2026/03/06

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 6, 2026 is:vaunted • \VAWN-tud\ • adjective Vaunted describes someone or something that is often spoken of or described as very good or great. // The team’s vaunted defense faltered in the second half of the game. See the entry > Examples: “After much initial hype, the much vaunted new production partnership fizzled out after just two seasons, leaving the franchise scrambling for a new

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00:02:05

deem

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2026/03/05

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 5, 2026 is:deem • \DEEM\ • verb Deem is a somewhat formal word used when someone comes to think something or to have something as an opinion after some consideration. // The covered bridge was closed to automobile traffic for the winter because town officials deemed it a hazard to motorists. See the entry > Examples: “bbno$ is an artist who has certainly taken some flak over the years for

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00:01:34

ad hoc

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2026/03/04

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 4, 2026 is:ad hoc • \AD-HOCK\ • adjective Ad hoc describes something that is formed or used for a special purpose, or that is made or done without planning because of an immediate need. // An ad hoc committee was formed to investigate the matter. // The company will hire more staff on an ad hoc basis. See the entry > Examples: "At the centre of the plan were tools designed to help

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00:01:30

spiel

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2026/03/03

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 3, 2026 is: spiel • \SPEEL\ • noun A spiel is a fast speech that someone has often said before and that is usually intended to persuade people to buy something or to agree to something. // The founder gave us a long spiel about the benefits of joining the running club. See the entry > Examples: “We were in a hotel and when he and his publicist exited one door of the suite, I slipped out the

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00:01:59

exhilarate

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2026/03/02

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 2, 2026 is:exhilarate • \ig-ZIL-uh-rayt\ • verb Exhilarate means "to cause (someone) to feel very happy and excited." It is usually used in the passive voice as (be) exhilarated. // She was exhilarated by the prospect of attending her dream school. See the entry > Examples: "I'll say it: winter is my favorite season for jazz in Chicago. Summer may be busier and splashier, but there's

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00:01:35

paean

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2026/03/01

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 1, 2026 is: paean • \PEE-un\ • noun Paean is a literary word that refers to a song of joy, praise, or victory. It can also be used as a synonym of tribute for a work that praises or honors its subject. // Her retirement party featured many paeans for her long years of service to the company. // Critics considered the movie both a thrilling Western and a paean to the natural beauty of the Rockies. See the

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00:01:58

congruous

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2026/02/28

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 28, 2026 is: congruous • \KAHNG-groo-us\ • adjective Something described as congruous is in agreement, harmony, or correspondence with something else. Congruous can also describe something that is appropriate for a particular circumstance or requirement, or a thing that is marked or enhanced by harmonious agreement among its constituent elements. // Their professional achievements were congruous with their

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00:01:48

nettle

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2026/02/27

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 27, 2026 is:nettle • \NET-ul\ • verb To nettle someone is to make them angry or annoyed. // Though he tried to maintain a friendly tone, the town official was clearly nettled by the reporter's suggestion that the town was at fault. See the entry > Examples: "I can't help but be reminded of an idiom that irked me no end during times of familial stress ... : 'Use it or lose it.' The

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00:01:51

knackered

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2026/02/26

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 26, 2026 is:knackered • \NAK-erd\ • adjective Knackered is an adjective mostly used informally in British English to mean “very tired or exhausted.” // Unfortunately, I was too knackered after work to join them for dinner. See the entry > Examples: “‘How are you doing?’ ‘Yeah, good thanks... just tired.’ I don’t know about you, but it feels like I’m having a version of this exchange at

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00:02:12

onomatopoeia

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2026/02/25

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 25, 2026 is:onomatopoeia • \ah-nuh-mah-tuh-PEE-uh\ • noun Onomatopoeia refers to the creation of words that imitate natural sounds. It can also refer to the words themselves, such as buzz and hiss. // The author’s clever use of onomatopoeia delights children especially. See the entry > Examples: “As they began to slurp, columns of noodles steadily streamed upward into their open jaws

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00:01:48

umpteen

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2026/02/24

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 24, 2026 is: umpteen • \UMP-teen\ • adjective Umpteen is an informal adjective meaning "very many" or "indefinitely numerous." // The artist has painted the same subject umpteen times, yet each piece has its own unique quality. See the entry > Examples: "The life of a showgirl often includes umpteen costume changes, elaborate props and copious amounts of hairspray." – The Economist, 4

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00:01:47

culminate

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2026/02/23

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 23, 2026 is: culminate • \KUL-muh-nayt\ • verb To culminate is to reach the end or the final result of something. Culminate is usually used with in or with. // Their efforts have culminated in the discovery of a new treatment. See the entry > Examples: “The grand emotions of these cartoons-come-to-life culminate in huge song and dance numbers, the songs sung by the voices you know and

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00:02:30

foray

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2026/02/22

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 22, 2026 is: foray • \FOR-ay\ • noun A foray is an initial and often hesitant attempt to do something in a new or different field or area of activity, as in “the novelist’s foray into nonfiction.” In martial contexts, foray means “a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils.” // The professional wrestler’s surprise foray into ballet was at first met with skepticism, but he eventually proved

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00:01:49

laconic

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2026/02/21

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 21, 2026 is: laconic • \luh-KAH-nik\ • adjective Laconic describes someone or something communicating with few words. Laconic can more narrowly mean "concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious." // The stand-up comedian is known for his laconic wit and mastery of the one-liner. See the entry > Examples: "Elijah did not enjoy all my choices. ... But my son listened closely to

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00:02:12

encapsulate

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2026/02/20

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 20, 2026 is:encapsulate • \in-KAP-suh-layt\ • verb Encapsulate literally means “to enclose in or as if in a capsule,” but the word is more often used figuratively as a synonym of summarize, to talk about showing or expressing a main idea or quality in a brief way. // Can you encapsulate the speech in a single paragraph? // The first song encapsulates the mood of the whole album. // The contaminated

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00:02:04

syllogism

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2026/02/19

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 19, 2026 is:syllogism • \SIL-uh-jiz-um\ • noun Syllogism refers to a formal argument in logic that is formed by two statements and a conclusion which must be true if the two statements are true. // An example of a syllogism is “All men are mortal; no gods are mortal; therefore no men are gods.” See the entry > Examples: “The Dallas area was a hotbed of competitive debate, and, at first,

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00:02:12

Goldilocks

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2026/02/18

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 18, 2026 is:Goldilocks • \GOHL-dee-lahks\ • adjective Goldilocks describes something that has or produces an optimal balance usually between two extremes. In astronomy, it specifically designates an area of planetary orbit neither too hot nor too cold to support life. // The couple, undecided between country and city living, took the Goldilocks option and moved to a bustling college town surrounded by

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00:01:43

abdicate

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2026/02/17

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 17, 2026 is: abdicate • \AB-dih-kayt\ • verb Abdicate usually means “to renounce a position of power, such as a throne, high office, dignity, or function.” It can also mean “to fail to do what is required by (a duty or responsibility).” // I know many challenges lie ahead, but I take this role on willingly, and will not abdicate my responsibility. See the entry > Examples: “The story

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00:01:45

prerogative

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2026/02/16

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 16, 2026 is: prerogative • \prih-RAH-guh-tiv\ • noun Prerogative means "right or privilege," and especially refers to a special right or privilege that some people have. // If you'd rather sell the tickets than use them, that's your prerogative. // Education was once only the prerogative of the wealthy. See the entry > Examples: "Successfully arguing an insanity defense, the prerogative

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00:01:50

vertiginous

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2026/02/15

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 15, 2026 is:vertiginous • \ver-TIJ-uh-nus\ • adjective Vertiginous is a formal adjective used to describe something that causes or is likely to cause a feeling of dizziness especially because of great height. // As a window washer for some of the city’s tallest skyscrapers, Victor had to quickly master working at vertiginous heights. See the entry > Examples: “The climb is infamous for

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