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Recent Examples of PolyglotThe globalization of professional soccer has turned players into polyglots, even as global entertainment is increasingly siloed.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
11 June 2026 Al-Hashimi became a polyglot — speaking English, Farsi and Armenian — in part to curb the effects of a seizure disorder on her temporal lobe, which is crucial for language comprehension.—Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026 The video is a heartfelt, lively celebration of the polyglot melting pot that New York City has always been, created by two longtime residents.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
13 May 2026 Stubb is also a prolific author, skilled golfer, and polyglot who speaks Finnish, Swedish, French, English, and German.—
L. Sue Baugh,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026 And Chicago is, if anything, an overdue host for its wide-ranging contributions to the genre, from Louie Armstrong’s early stands to its polyglot present.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026