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vernacular

[ver-nak-yuh-ler, vuh-nak-] / vərˈnæk yə lər, vəˈnæk- /




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Now, in the vernacular of our bet-on-anything era, it’s all part of monitoring the situation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The excitement comes with its own vernacular, as “powder hounds” hit the slopes, looking for “fresh tracks” and “chasing pow.”

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

They’re hearty, warm, cheesy, creamy and indulgent — just a few words that are part of the season’s culinary vernacular.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

Galaxy’s Edge came with its own vernacular, and an elaborate game in the Play Disney mobile app that was designed to track a guest’s reputation and be used in the land.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

To him, Hunt was the janissary of a dead vernacular.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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