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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Technology buzzwords and hype have lost their shine in pharma, and the spotlight is now back on tangible outcomes and the ability to efficiently establish and de-risk late-stage assets.
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Niven R. Narain, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
It’s been the buzzword – or words – of the past two months.
—Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Mar. 2025
Strategic partnerships aren’t just some corporate buzzword—they’re the signature twist that fuels innovation, propels growth and keeps things interesting in a cutthroat industry.
—Jeffrey Marks, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2025
The buzzword emanated from a baritone voice possessing a mild Southern drawl.
—Joey Knight, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
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Niven R. Narain, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
It’s been the buzzword – or words – of the past two months.
—Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Mar. 2025
Strategic partnerships aren’t just some corporate buzzword—they’re the signature twist that fuels innovation, propels growth and keeps things interesting in a cutthroat industry.
—Jeffrey Marks, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2025
The buzzword emanated from a baritone voice possessing a mild Southern drawl.
—Joey Knight, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Buzzword.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buzzword. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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