vernaculars

plural of vernacular

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vernaculars
Noun
  • Meanwhile, analytical software has revolutionized linguistic inquiry, enabling greater understanding of the ways language works—when, how, and why words break out; the specific contexts for expressions and idioms.
    Stefan Fatsis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025
  • These systems can interpret regional slang, idioms and context-specific expressions, hence minimizing both over-censorship and under-enforcement.
    Anees Ali Khan, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Throughout a career spanning more than three decades, Garg sang in dozens of languages and dialects, becoming a powerhouse in the Assamese, Bengali and Hindi-language film and music industries.
    Angela Yang, NBC news, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Many live in complex social groups, communicate in different dialects, pass on culture through generations, engage in play and even grieve the loss of family and friends as was the case here.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The platform’s private servers let activists organize out of the public eye, often under pseudonyms, and use text and calling features.
    Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • This stands in contrast to many of the investment claims on social media, where people regularly post fake or falsified information under pseudonyms.
    Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The first ballot for the 2026 Grammy Awards was sent to Recording Academy voting members on Friday, giving a look at the various strategies that artists, labels and management are taking to get the best shot at Grammy gold for next year’s ceremony.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
  • International certifications and labels such as RCS by Textile Exchange and Oeko-Tex, among others, attest to its sustainability credentials.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Elliott spits her verses in patois, freeing up space on the track for the drums to get some before Cartel and M.I.A. slide through. 41.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
  • And so there’s West Indian patois and language and music and food.
    Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Grammy winner Mark Ronson DJed at the reception, which also featured speeches from Swift, Sheeran, Gomez’s mom Mandy Teefey and stepdad Brian, as well as Blanco’s parents, Andrew and Sandra Levin.
    Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The ceremony was attended by some of the couple's famous pals, including Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran, both of whom gave speeches.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Vernaculars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vernaculars. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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