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a reference book giving information about the meanings, pronunciations, uses, and origins of words listed in alphabetical order
an avid word enthusiast who is compiling a lexicon of archaic and unusual words
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Recent Examples of lexicon
And the latest entry into the political lexicon is spreading quickly online and on the campaign trail.
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David Ingram,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
During its long history, the sport has developed a unique lexicon drawn from multiple languages around the world.
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Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 June 2026
How different to the NASA equivalents at Cape Canaveral (then Cape Kennedy) and Houston, which were already well established in the national lexicon by the late '60s.
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Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
For travelers stepping into their first Parisian pâtisserie, a few of the treats on offer might already be familiar — some famous French pastries have long since entered the world’s collective culinary lexicon.
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Jen Rose Smith,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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David Ingram,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
During its long history, the sport has developed a unique lexicon drawn from multiple languages around the world.
—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 June 2026
How different to the NASA equivalents at Cape Canaveral (then Cape Kennedy) and Houston, which were already well established in the national lexicon by the late '60s.
—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
For travelers stepping into their first Parisian pâtisserie, a few of the treats on offer might already be familiar — some famous French pastries have long since entered the world’s collective culinary lexicon.
—
Jen Rose Smith,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lexicon
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The dictionary's selection came, in part, from fans' reactions to Swift and Kelce's engagement.
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The novel follows Harriet Bancroft, a bookish wallflower compiling a dictionary of slang.
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“Lexicon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lexicon. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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