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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Longevity, the concept of living a longer and healthier life, continues to be the hottest buzzword in the trillion dollar wellness tourism space.
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Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
Agents have become a real buzzword in the AI field.
—Kylie Robison, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024
Besides being somewhat of a buzzword in many sectors, artificial intelligence (AI) in drug development shows the potential to be a transformative technology.
—Michael Dennis, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The reestablished company also posted a press release full of generic buzzwords and hinting at a possible cryptocurrency future.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
Agents have become a real buzzword in the AI field.
—Kylie Robison, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024
Besides being somewhat of a buzzword in many sectors, artificial intelligence (AI) in drug development shows the potential to be a transformative technology.
—Michael Dennis, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The reestablished company also posted a press release full of generic buzzwords and hinting at a possible cryptocurrency future.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Buzzword.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buzzword. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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