Busifikatsiya": Ukraine's Word of the Year Reflects War's Societal Impact
Ukraine's word of the year 2024 is "busifikatsiya," a neologism for expedited forced mobilization, chosen by the Myslovo dictionary for its reflection of societal concerns stemming from the ongoing war. Other contenders included terms related to military service, war fatigue, and negotiations.
Busifikatsiya": Ukraine's Word of the Year Reflects War's Societal Impact
Ukraine's word of the year 2024 is "busifikatsiya," a neologism for expedited forced mobilization, chosen by the Myslovo dictionary for its reflection of societal concerns stemming from the ongoing war. Other contenders included terms related to military service, war fatigue, and negotiations.
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20% Bias Score
"Brain Rot" Chosen as Oxford English Dictionary's Word of the Year
The Oxford English Dictionary selected "brain rot" as its 2024 word of the year, defining it as the degradation of mental acuity due to overconsumption of low-value online content; this follows a pattern of selecting words reflecting societal concerns, and highlights the impact of the internet on cr...
"Brain Rot" Chosen as Oxford English Dictionary's Word of the Year
The Oxford English Dictionary selected "brain rot" as its 2024 word of the year, defining it as the degradation of mental acuity due to overconsumption of low-value online content; this follows a pattern of selecting words reflecting societal concerns, and highlights the impact of the internet on cr...
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44% Bias Score
Sabrina Carpenter Tops TikTok US Artists in 2024 Amidst Potential Ban
Sabrina Carpenter was TikTok's most popular US artist in 2024, generating over 15 million video creations; her success, along with that of other TikTok stars, demonstrates the app's impact on the music industry, despite a potential US ban.
Sabrina Carpenter Tops TikTok US Artists in 2024 Amidst Potential Ban
Sabrina Carpenter was TikTok's most popular US artist in 2024, generating over 15 million video creations; her success, along with that of other TikTok stars, demonstrates the app's impact on the music industry, despite a potential US ban.
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32% Bias Score
Brain Rot" Named 2024 Word of the Year: Literary Fiction as a Cognitive Countermeasure
Oxford University Press named "Brain Rot", the decline in mental capacity from excessive trivial online content, as its 2024 Word of the Year; the article advocates for reading literary fiction to improve cognitive skills and counteract this trend, offering specific book recommendations.
Brain Rot" Named 2024 Word of the Year: Literary Fiction as a Cognitive Countermeasure
Oxford University Press named "Brain Rot", the decline in mental capacity from excessive trivial online content, as its 2024 Word of the Year; the article advocates for reading literary fiction to improve cognitive skills and counteract this trend, offering specific book recommendations.
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Influencer Reshapes Definition of "Demure"
TikTok star Jools Lebron's innovative use of the word "demure" has sparked a 1200% surge in Dictionary.com searches since August, highlighting the power of social media influencers to reshape language.
TikTok Influencer Reshapes Definition of "Demure"
TikTok star Jools Lebron's innovative use of the word "demure" has sparked a 1200% surge in Dictionary.com searches since August, highlighting the power of social media influencers to reshape language.
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32% Bias Score
Cambridge Dictionary's 2024 Word of the Year: 'Manifest'
Cambridge Dictionary names 'manifest' its 2024 word of the year, highlighting its increased usage related to the trend of 'manifesting' desires, though experts caution against the belief's lack of scientific basis.
Cambridge Dictionary's 2024 Word of the Year: 'Manifest'
Cambridge Dictionary names 'manifest' its 2024 word of the year, highlighting its increased usage related to the trend of 'manifesting' desires, though experts caution against the belief's lack of scientific basis.
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40% Bias Score