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Created by Keith Herron, the label draws from nostalgia, art, film, and the digital lexicon of now.
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 15 Jan. 2026
Most were in the smiley lexicon — 😊 topped the list of common emoji — while others, like 👁️ and 💊, might map to symptoms or treatments.
—Katie Palmer, STAT, 14 Jan. 2026
The film introduced new slang into the lexicon, repopularized surf rock, and spawned dozens of fast-talking imitators.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
This one was The Bucket List, a phrase coined by screenwriter Justin Zackham which became part of the lexicon.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 15 Jan. 2026
Most were in the smiley lexicon — 😊 topped the list of common emoji — while others, like 👁️ and 💊, might map to symptoms or treatments.
—Katie Palmer, STAT, 14 Jan. 2026
The film introduced new slang into the lexicon, repopularized surf rock, and spawned dozens of fast-talking imitators.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
This one was The Bucket List, a phrase coined by screenwriter Justin Zackham which became part of the lexicon.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
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The supporting cast, including Teyana Taylor, Steven Yeun, Kyle Chandler, and Catalina Sandino Moreno, all get their own assault rifle and dictionary of cop lingo.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2026
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Christmas hams, party cocktails, elegant layer cakes, and cookout classics fill the dictionaries of Southern family recipes, but one of my favorites is a simple vinaigrette from my grandmother.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Lexicon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lexicon. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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