as in modernism
a new word or expression or a new meaning of a word
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24 Nov. 2025
Podcasts, newsletters, and Words of the Year have popularized neologisms, etymologies, and usage trends.
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Literary Hub,
24 Nov. 2025
Podcasts, newsletters, and Words of the Year have popularized neologisms, etymologies, and usage trends.
—
Stefan Fatsis,
The Atlantic,
13 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for neologism
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modernism
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On this resolutely French island, the interior showcases Italian classic modernism, with furniture by Molteni and a sculptural Minotti kitchen.
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Heritage Madurai in Madurai, Tamil Nadu Heritage Madurai is located on 17 acres that were renovated in a tropical modernism style, pioneered by renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa in the 1970s to counter the extreme weather that is typical in the area.
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“Neologism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neologism. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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