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a way of saying something that is particular to the present day; a modern speech form modernisms like "blog" and "life hack"
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Recent Examples of modernisms 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, 30 Jan. 2026
CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modernisms
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Is that the lesson of the last few years for China, in terms of Taiwan?— Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
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The 22-year-old was viewed as having a positive tournament across five matches, and United rate his overall data as a good fit for the squad in terms of ground coverage, possession-winning and passing.— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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These neologisms weren’t just clever.— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025
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Podcasts, newsletters, and Words of the Year have popularized neologisms, etymologies, and usage trends.— Stefan Fatsis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025
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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
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This may include words or phrases found in Google searches or in emails.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
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No one even attempts the accent, and a few kitschy phrases are not going to cut it, not even from supporting stars like Henry Winkler and Lena Headey.— Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
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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
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“Modernisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/modernisms. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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