neologism

Example Sentences

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Now that the company has tasted stock market riches, is it on the fast track to enshittification, that perfect neologism for the way profit maximization inevitably ruins everything good online?

From Slate • Dec. 27, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter, “Espresso” “Me espresso” may end up the year’s best pop neologism — but let’s not overlook the linguistic invention in “Walked in and dream-came-true’d it for you.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2024

The caffeinated drink of the summer isn’t cold brew or iced matcha — it’s “me espresso,” a weird and strangely brilliant neologism coined by the pop singer Sabrina Carpenter in her ascendant hit “Espresso.”

From New York Times • May 22, 2024

The psychological neologism can range in meaning from the feeling of anticipated loss to outright trauma from climate change.

From Washington Times • Feb. 19, 2023

My father says he is a nauseating commercial neologism.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood