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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 14, 2025 is: nuance • \NOO-ahnss\ • noun A nuance is a very small difference in something, such as color, tone, meaning, etc. // Amy’s musical ear makes it easy for her to detect the subtle nuances in sampled music. See the entry > Examples: “Whether it’s historians, journalists, anthropologists or poets, …

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 14, 2025 is: nuance \NOO-ahnss\ noun See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 13, 2025 is: contrite • \kun-TRYTE\ • adjective Contrite is a formal adjective used to describe someone who feels regret for their bad behavior, or something, such as an apology, that shows such regret. // Although the mayor appeared contrite about the most recent scandal plaguing city hall, many constitue…

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 13, 2025 is: contrite \KAHN-tryte\ adjective See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 12, 2025 is: impunity • \im-PYOO-nuh-tee\ • noun Impunity, usually used in the phrase "with impunity," refers to exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss. // They mistakenly believe that they can break the camp's rules with impunity. See the entry > Examples: "For his part, [artist Adam] Leveill…

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An Interview with John Morse, Part 2 47:20

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Part two of a three-part interview with John Morse, former president and publisher of Merriam-Webster Hosted by Emily Brewster and Peter Sokolowski. Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media, with much gratitude to John Voci. Transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht…

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 11, 2025 is: rescind • \rih-SIND\ • verb To rescind something, such as a law, contract, agreement, etc., is to end it officially. Rescind can also mean “to take back; to cancel.” // Given the appeal court’s recent decision, it is likely that the law will be rescinded. // The company later rescinded its off…

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 11, 2025 is: rescind \rih-SIND\ verb See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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An Interview with John Morse, Part 1 1:05:47

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Part one of a three-part interview with John Morse, former president and publisher of Merriam-Webster Hosted by Emily Brewster and Peter Sokolowski. Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media, with much gratitude to John Voci. Transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht…

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 10, 2025 is: boffo • \BAH-foh\ • adjective Boffo is an informal word that describes things that are extremely good or successful. // The most recent film in the long-running franchise has done boffo business at the box office, a testament to the series’ enduring popularity. See the entry > Examples: “A str…

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 9, 2025 is: simulacrum • \sim-yuh-LAK-rum\ • noun A simulacrum is a superficial likeness of something, usually as an imitation, copy, or representation. The plural of simulacrum is either simulacrums or simulacra. // The surprise still succeeded, thanks to the simulacrum of confusion expressed by two guest…

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 8, 2025 is: exemplary • \ig-ZEM-pluh-ree\ • adjective Something described as exemplary is extremely good and deserves to be admired and copied. // Our research team was awarded for our exemplary work on the project. See the entry > Examples: “[Director, Oliver] Hermanus again shows highly polished craftsma…

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 7, 2025 is: procrastinate • \pruh-KRASS-tuh-nayt\ • verb To procrastinate is to be slow or late about doing something that should be done, or about doing or attending to things in general. // Tickets to the event are selling swiftly, so don't procrastinate—buy yours today. // Not one to procrastinate, Harr…

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 6, 2025 is: antic • \AN-tik\ • noun Antic refers to an attention-drawing, often wildly playful or funny act or action. It is usually used in its plural form, and is often used disapprovingly. // It wasn't clear which students were ultimately responsible for the antics that unfolded in the cafeteria that da…

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 6, 2025 is: antic \AN-tik\ noun See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 5, 2025 is: cantankerous • \kan-TANK-uh-rus\ • adjective A cantankerous person is often angry and annoyed, and a cantankerous animal or thing is difficult or irritating to deal with. // Although the former postman was regarded by some townspeople as a scowling, cantankerous old coot, he was beloved by neig…

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 4, 2025 is: Yankee \YANG-kee\ noun See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 3, 2025 is: desultory \DEH-sul-tor-ee\ adjective See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 2, 2025 is: galumph \guh-LUMF\ verb See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 1, 2025 is: verbose \ver-BOHSS\ adjective See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 30, 2025 is: expunge \ik-SPUNJ\ verb See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 29, 2025 is: impetus \IM-puh-tus\ noun See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 28, 2025 is: restive \RES-tiv\ adjective See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 27, 2025 is: oblige \uh-BLYJE\ verb See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 26, 2025 is: sumptuous \SUMP-shuh-wus\ adjective See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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An Interview with John Morse, Part 2 47:20

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rescind 1:48

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rescind 1:47

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An Interview with John Morse, Part 1 1:05:47

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boffo 1:35

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simulacrum 1:35

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Yankee 1:51

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