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Merriam-Webster gives its dictionary a ‘glow-up' with 1,400 new words and definitions

Merriam-Webster is giving its dictionary another "glow-up," adding 1,400 words and definitions. The dictionary publisher announced the new additions on its website on Tuesday.

Merriam-Webster gives its dictionary a ‘glow-up' with 1,400 new words and definitions

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Merriam-Webster is giving its dictionary another "glow-up," adding 1,400 words and definitions.

The dictionary publisher announced the new additions on its website on Tuesday.

Other words and definitions that made it into the dictionary include "parasocial," "compute," "vibe coding," and "superfood," food rich in nutrients, including salmon, broccoli, and blueberries.

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Merriam-Webster is giving its dictionary another "glow-up," adding 1,400 words and definitions. The dictionary publisher announced the new additions on its website on Tuesday. Other words and definitions that made it into the dictionary include "parasocial," "compute," "vibe coding," and "superfood," food rich in nutrients, including salmon, broccoli, and blueberries.

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  • As temperatures drop across the country, Merriam-Webster fittingly added "cuffing season" to its dictionary.

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The new words and definitions include " shapewear," " looksmaxxing " and " meme coin." "The new entries reflect words and meanings that have demonstrated widespread use over time, offering a window into the world today," the company said in the release.

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