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monosyllables

noun

plural of monosyllable
as in expressions
a lexical item that has only one syllable He answered all their questions with monosyllables like "yes" and "no."

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Noun
  • Much commentary has consisted of expressions of astonishment.
    — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The history of Italian fashion, as well as its contemporary expressions, is a powerful example of this heritage.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • There are some 500,000 words and phrases in the Oxford English Dictionary, which details the history of words, some of which go back to the 11th century.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Create a section in your brand style guide that provides examples of words and phrases to use or emphasize and ones to avoid.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • Trump and his wife spoke to their counterparts, but their words could not be heard.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
  • By platitudes like a peaceful and dignified death and silly words like natural.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
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“Monosyllables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monosyllables. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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