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vernacularisms

noun

plural of vernacularism
as in colloquialisms

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  1. colloquialisms
  2. neologisms
  3. euphemisms
  4. terms
  5. coinages
  6. modernisms
  7. expressions
Noun
  • While Niles’ lack of dialogue and his comedic chops can translate well and lead to worldwide exposure, a character whose appeal depends on English-language jokes and colloquialisms is harder to export.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Definition of colloquialisms
Noun
  • These neologisms weren’t just clever.
    — Literary Hub, 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
Definition of neologisms
Noun
  • Sam Roberts, a longtime obituarist for the New York Times, wants to banish the euphemisms that attend death.
    — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Tshabalala’s bluntness about the economic cost is the rare honest signal here; business will not be pacified by euphemisms.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of euphemisms
Noun
  • The remarks came days after Araghchi proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming nuclear talks within seven days if Washington accepted Iran’s terms.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Both Araghchi and Waltz accused the other's country of engaging in negotiations only to violate their terms.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of terms
Noun
  • The author, a professor named Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw, proved to have a knack not just for provocative legal essays but for coinages, too.
    — Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • There were a few coinages in the script, but 90 percent of the language is real.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
Definition of coinages
Noun
  • The silk mousseline garments floated almost like ghosts or memories of Chanel designs past, including the famous skirt suit with its matching cardigan and Karl Lagerfeld modernisms like jeans with a tweed jacket, plus the iconic flap bag.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Definition of modernisms
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
Definition of expressions
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“Vernacularisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vernacularisms. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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