neologism

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Recent Examples of neologism Almost all philosophical ideas come nested in a complex backdrop of neologisms, foreign concepts, and alternative worldviews. Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 16 Dec. 2024 In interviews, Twigs disbursed the meanings behind her neologism, her philosophy. Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2025 Perhaps that’s why we’ve been bombarded with so many neologisms to describe mind states, like brain rot, or Eusexua. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2025 Pepperberg demonstrated that Alex asked questions, performed simple addition and, in a few instances, coined neologisms. Camille Bromley Gabra Zackman Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for neologism
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modernism
Noun
  • This latest book explores the innovative literary style of modernism through its works, ideas, and influence.
    Literary Hub July 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
  • The Leonard & Louise Riggio: Collected Works sale, composed of 39 works from the late Barnes & Noble founder and his wife, leaned heavy on Surrealism, modernism, and Minimalism.
    Daniel Cassady for ARTnews, Robb Report, 14 May 2025

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“Neologism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neologism. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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