Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vernacularisms
Noun
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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
Noun
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Discussing why people use euphemisms online prepares children to pause and ask questions when unfamiliar terms appear.—
Sharlette A. Kellum,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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When Oklahoma missed out on the NCAA Tournament, AD Roger Denny announced that coach Porter Moser was staying and offered up one of the great euphemisms of this era.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The terms of the deal were not disclosed.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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If the content creator isn’t careful, brands may sneak clauses into contracts allowing the company to retain an influencer’s likeness beyond the terms of the initial agreement.—
Taylor Lorenz,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There were a few coinages in the script, but 90 percent of the language is real.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Rather, works of art are singular creations that convey meaning and embody cultural expressions.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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When asked what Ohtani’s initial reaction had been, Roberts widened his eyes in an impressively accurate impression of one of Ohtani’s famous facial expressions.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Vernacularisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vernacularisms. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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