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culture-and-trends27 days ago•217 min saved

Merriam-Webster Updates Dictionary with 1,400 New Terms, Including 'Looksmaxxing' and 'Meme Coin'

Merriam-Webster has added 1,400 new words and definitions to its dictionary, reflecting widespread usage in modern English. Notable additions include 'looksmaxxing,' 'meme coin,' 'vibe coding,' and 'uncanny valley.' The update, announced on September 16, 2026, highlights the influence of internet culture and artificial intelligence on language. The publisher stated that entries are selected based on frequent, meaningful use, with no formal committee involved in the decision-making process.

via NBC News|

#ai-terminology #culture-and-trends #dictionary-updates

language1 year ago•1 min saved

Comparing Human and AI Punctuation Styles

The article discusses how AI, particularly ChatGPT, frequently uses the em dash, leading to a perception that humans do not use this punctuation, with some viewing it as a robotic or outdated trait in writing.

via The New York Times|

#ai-writing #chatgpt #em-dash

culture1 year ago•1 min saved

Dictionary.com Crowns 'Demure' as 2024 Word of the Year

Dictionary.com has named "demure" as its word of the year, largely due to its popularization by lifestyle influencer Jools Lebron, who frequently used the phrase "very demure, very mindful." The word, meaning "reserved, quiet, or modest," saw a dramatic increase in searches and usage after Lebron's influence, with celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Khloé Kardashian joining the trend. This surge in interest highlights the impact of social media on language trends.

via NPR|

#culture #dictionarycom #jools-lebron