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How To Speak Queer Eye
It didn’t take very long for the Netflix reboot of Queer Eye to sneak into America’s chests and start tugging those heartstrings. Now, with Season 4 out on July 19, 2019, we wanted to shine the spotlight on some of the lexical magic of the Fab Five.Spoiler alert … some Queer Eye plot points may be revealed. Grab your tissues and prepare for the ride.For …
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“Vaccinate” vs. “Inoculate” vs. “Immunize”: What Are The Differences?
COVID-19 has greatly increased awareness and knowledge of specialized scientific vocabulary among the general public. Some of us may remember high school lessons on concepts like DNA and RNA, and the exact role they play in the development of new vaccines. For the rest of us, however, a quick refresher is in order. Central to the discussion of the pandemic is the topic of vaccination. …
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Wand At The Ready! These Magic Words Will Cast A Spell On You
Hocus pocus, abracadabra, alakazam! These are the words we invoke when magic is at work—even if it might just be a card trick at home. While a few of these words and phrases have wholly crossed over into entertainment magic or originated there from the start (e.g., presto change-o), some of these words are rooted in older commands that called upon higher powers to influence …
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What Is “Mistletoe” And Why Do We Kiss Under It?
If you celebrate Christmas, it’s likely that at some point this season you’ll find yourself puckering up under a mistletoe branch. What is this tradition of kissing under a plant all about? And does the name have anything to do with human toes? What is mistletoe? Mistletoe is a plant that grows parasitically on trees. Mistletoe can cause Witches’-broom, a symptom of a disease that …
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Dictionary Week: It’s A Word Party, And You’re Invited!
Thank you for celebrating Dictionary Week with us in honor of Dictionary.com’s 28th birthday! Check out all the highlights here! Monday, May 15 Will you be inducted into our Pun Hall of Fame? Dictionary Week kicks off with a very special Punday Monday. Share your favorite puns with us on Twitter—we might add yours to our Pun Hall Of Fame! Plus: Get in on the Wordplay Day …