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as in vocabulary
the stock of words, pronunciation, and grammar used by a people as their basic means of communication
Great Britain, the United States, Australia, and other countries where English is the dominant language
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as in terminology
the special terms or expressions of a particular group or field
"love" means "nothing" in the language of tennis
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as in diction
the way in which something is put into words
we're finding the language of the legal documents to be tough going
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Recent Examples of language
For years as the show took a break, the sub-Reddit r/Euphoria persisted despite not knowing whether Zendaya’s Rue, Sydney Sweeney’s Cassie, or even Jacob Elordi’s Nate would finish out the story lines seasons one and two explored with a visceral visual language.
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Zoë Haylock, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
Some House Republicans had tried to insert explicit language for the project in a spending bill earlier in the year regarding immigration operations.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
This begins with Michael’s visual language.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
One sees this same disfiguration and manipulation of the English language today.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
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Zoë Haylock, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
Some House Republicans had tried to insert explicit language for the project in a spending bill earlier in the year regarding immigration operations.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
This begins with Michael’s visual language.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
One sees this same disfiguration and manipulation of the English language today.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for language
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Although research suggests that elementary teachers should focus on helping students learn the sounds of speech, phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary and reading comprehension strategies, there is little evidence on how well these skills are packaged into the textbooks used in classrooms.—
Shawn Datchuk,
The Conversation,
23 Apr. 2026
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The team's next steps are testing with more users across more sessions, expanding the vocabulary, and improving compensation for body movement.—
Omar Kardoudi
April 23,
New Atlas,
23 Apr. 2026
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Much of the spring was spent installing systems — learning calls, adjustments, and terminology—but the tempo picked up noticeably by the final week.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Even members of the commission expressed their concerns that the report was too Westernized in its terminology and its approaches.—
Stijn Joye,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Feldmann, a relatively recent Juilliard graduate, showed his Lieder-singing chops in the Viennese fare, his tone robust, his diction crisp.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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Whereas Boyd was plain-spoken on purpose, Wheeler’s diction was always elevated and precise, with a hint of sarcasm.—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Houseflies find sugar with their feet, which are 10 million times more sensitive than human tongues.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The trick is to sit back, enjoy the views, and allow the chefs to do their magic with every cut—from tenderloin to tongue, cheek, tail, and all.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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India’s community radio environment has seen slow growth but has been important in preserving local dialects and minority music and folklore traditions while also advocating for women’s and children’s rights.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Much of this influence played a role in what would become the dialect of the South more generally as Scots Irish settlers and their descendants spread into the backcountry of the Upper and, a bit later, the Lowland South.—
Valerie Fridland,
Big Think,
21 Apr. 2026
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Carlucci pointed out an issue with the wording of ADM-3 is that the scheduling of state tournaments can sometimes shift.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
22 Apr. 2026
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Graham disagreed and asked Driggs to consider his wording.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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Buildings—a contemporary, fluid interpretation of the Cretan idiom by Pieris.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Like the idiom, their coffee shop hopes to bring surprising offerings to the coffee scene.—
Jenna Thompson
April 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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The home was dubbed Snowman in honor of Bryan’s late brother, Chris, who earned the nickname from the golf slang for a score of eight on an individual hole.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
16 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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“Language.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/language. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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