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"Merriam-Webster's Authentic Word of the Year for 2023 Reflects the Times"

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"Merriam-Webster's Authentic Word of the Year for 2023 Reflects the Times"
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Merriam-Webster has chosen "authentic" as its word of the year for 2023, reflecting the ongoing debate and difficulty in defining the term. The word saw a substantial increase in look-ups, as people sought to understand its various meanings and connotations in a changing age. Other notable words in the look-up data included coronation, dystopian, EGOT, and deepfake, highlighting the connection between language and current events.

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