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the special terms or expressions of a particular group or field
the promotional team for the new computer used a dialect full of acronyms that the press found difficult to follow
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Recent Examples of dialect
Human communication with honeyguides in northern Mozambique occurs in local dialects.
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Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The gambit that Shelley somehow comes to possess her fictional creation is sustained, as Ida alternates between a very American dialect and a more high-toned British accent.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Not between English and other languages but between the dialects spoken by different corners of the industry.
—Amber Nigam, Harvard Business Review, 11 Mar. 2026
His Livornese dialect is better than his Italian and his Italian better than his English.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The gambit that Shelley somehow comes to possess her fictional creation is sustained, as Ida alternates between a very American dialect and a more high-toned British accent.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Not between English and other languages but between the dialects spoken by different corners of the industry.
—Amber Nigam, Harvard Business Review, 11 Mar. 2026
His Livornese dialect is better than his Italian and his Italian better than his English.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialect
Noun
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Additional procedural and administrative changes to filing requirements, terminology and other matters may also impact associations in meaningful ways.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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What’s the proper terminology to describe his motion?—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These are not lazy callbacks, but shared touchstones — part of a pop cultural language the film embedded into our collective consciousness, and that the show both celebrates and lovingly skewers.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Oakland City Council did not author the actual language of the parcel tax initiative, which will appear as Measure E on the June ballot and is expected to generate $34 million annually.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The nation and the world have long since become accustomed to Trump’s loutish behavior, coarse vocabulary and disrespect for the dignity of his office and America’s reputation.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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Shredding was never in my dad’s vocabulary.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the original Chicago slang that produced Chad, the female counterpart was typically a Trixie rather than a Stacy.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
8 Apr. 2026
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Mogging is internet slang for dominating someone less attractive.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Dialect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialect. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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