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acronym

[ak-ruh-nim] / ˈæk rə nɪm /
NOUN
acrostic
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On Tuesday, China's state-run Xinhua news agency reported Xi as saying he had reached "an important consensus with Kim on developing China-DPRK relations in the new era", using North Korea's official acronym.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

With “F.I.G” — Scott’s debut studio album that’s an acronym for “Fall Into Grace” — she establishes her unique sound, sans playing one specific character.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

It is a Hebrew acronym for the words, “The Eternal One of Israel Doesn’t Lie.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Brosseau wants to die by medically assisted dying, also known as euthanasia and in Canada, under the acronym MAID.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Marine explorers know that “scuba” is an acronym for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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