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a way of saying something that is particular to the present day; a modern speech form
modernisms like "blog" and "life hack"
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Recent Examples of modernism
Some are crisp evocations of midcentury modernism; others conjure the more decorative towers of the Jazz Age.
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David W. Dunlap, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
But the review points to the very way in which Sands expands what modernism, and modernity, can be.
—Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Taken together, these paintings are an offshoot of modernism that was perhaps only possible in a place like Chicago—an inland jewel that was neither coast nor prairie, frontier nor empire, but something stranger, lonelier.
—Jeremy Lybarger, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The series begins Thursday evening with an exploration of luxurious 18th century looks, followed by conversations about 19th century silhouettes (April 10), 20th century modernism (April 24), 20th century couture (May 8) and the contemporary scene (May 22).
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2025
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David W. Dunlap, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
But the review points to the very way in which Sands expands what modernism, and modernity, can be.
—Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Taken together, these paintings are an offshoot of modernism that was perhaps only possible in a place like Chicago—an inland jewel that was neither coast nor prairie, frontier nor empire, but something stranger, lonelier.
—Jeremy Lybarger, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The series begins Thursday evening with an exploration of luxurious 18th century looks, followed by conversations about 19th century silhouettes (April 10), 20th century modernism (April 24), 20th century couture (May 8) and the contemporary scene (May 22).
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modernism
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Narrator Mary Lewis, raised in Newfoundland herself, delivers the book in a manner that seems stilted at first but grows more appealing as Lewis moves further into the story, with its pleasing archaisms and evocation of balked communication.—
Katherine A. Powers,
Washington Post,
21 Jan. 2020
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That phrase, which may strike some young American ears as an archaism if not an oxymoron, is worth unpacking, and Amis provides readers with a pocket account of the historical preconditions of his extravagant fame.—
A.O. SCOTT,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2018
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Trump renegotiated the free trade agreement with Canada and Mexico in his first term.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Burden is likely best suited to a slot role in most offenses, which isn’t a great fit for the Bills in terms of need, but there also seems like some untapped potential with a creative offensive playcaller.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Ever since Elon Musk bought X, the platform’s production of novel slang, metonyms, catchphrases, and other neologisms has fallen precipitously.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Almost all philosophical ideas come nested in a complex backdrop of neologisms, foreign concepts, and alternative worldviews.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
16 Dec. 2024
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This could involve helping systems learn colloquialisms and proper usages of terms.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Mar. 2025
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You would be forgiven for assuming this a playful colloquialism, perhaps revealing a tenderness to the hunt.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Articulating Your Value With Clarity Develop concise, memorable phrases and create short, impactful statements that highlight your core strengths and values.—
Donna Grego-Heintz,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Wallen had not publicly commented on the incident or explained the meaning behind the phrase at press time.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
6 Apr. 2025
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From the July/August 2014 issue: The power of two McCartney and John Lennon were mesmerized by these nonsensical yet lyrical coinages.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2025
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No need for foolishly wasting precious coinage on chicken scratching.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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That euphemism for prostitution represents a change in cultural standards, some would say the degradation of traditional ethics about women and men and social roles.—
Armond White,
National Review,
5 Mar. 2025
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The phrase is typically a euphemism for leaving discreetly, often to use the restroom.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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This positioning—prioritizing personalized content discovery over prestige, big-budget originals—has shaped every expression since, from product UX to B2B creative.—
Laura Ratliff,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Her notably serious facial expression drew concern and playful teasing from fans on social media.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Modernism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modernism. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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