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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That is to say, sustainability is not just a buzzword anymore, as companies swiftly change practices to meet ecologically minded goals set by government authorities.
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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
Regenerative agriculture has been the new farming buzzword for the past year or two.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2024
The tech world is full of buzzwords, but not all of them lead to real business outcomes.
—Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
In today's tech-savvy world, AI is the buzzword of the moment.
—Lyle Pratt, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
Regenerative agriculture has been the new farming buzzword for the past year or two.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2024
The tech world is full of buzzwords, but not all of them lead to real business outcomes.
—Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
In today's tech-savvy world, AI is the buzzword of the moment.
—Lyle Pratt, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Buzzword.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buzzword. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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