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neologism

[nee-ol-uh-jiz-uhm] / niˈɒl əˌdʒɪz əm /


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It is called Tanbreez, a neologism that refers to tantalum, niobium, rare-earth elements and zirconium.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Pretty much every internet user has seen this occur in some form, which is why Doctorow’s neologism took off so widely.

From Slate Oct. 13, 2025

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 neologism refers to folks who trace their heritage to Latin America and is thus a rough synonym for “Latino.”

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 15, 2023

My father says he is a nauseating commercial neologism.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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