buzzword
noun
buzz·word
ˈbəz-ˌwərd 
1
: an important-sounding usually technical word or phrase often of little meaning used chiefly to impress laymen
2
: a voguish word or phrase
called also buzz phrase
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Imagine a world where artificial intelligence (AI) isn't just a buzzword but a strategic imperative—a world where C-suite executives see AI not as a cost but as a catalyst for innovation and growth.
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Joe Ariganello, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Cost-cutting and profitability are the new buzzwords.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
Yet in today’s business landscape, sustainability is increasingly becoming a buzzword, with many companies exploring how going green can impact their bottom line.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 6 Oct. 2024
Contrast therapy has become a buzzword in the wellness world.
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
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Joe Ariganello, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Cost-cutting and profitability are the new buzzwords.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
Yet in today’s business landscape, sustainability is increasingly becoming a buzzword, with many companies exploring how going green can impact their bottom line.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 6 Oct. 2024
Contrast therapy has become a buzzword in the wellness world.
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Buzzword.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buzzword. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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