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Recent Examples of terminology
Because of its focus on industry professionals, some of the features and terminology might be confusing or unnecessary for an average homeowner.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025
The world of wellness, especially online, can sometimes be a chaotic mix of terminology and memes.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
The Warriors historically don’t practice much at all, so there will be an adjustment period as Butler learns Golden State’s terminology and set plays.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
Understand the terminology, and understand the difference between a sure bet and a longshot bet.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025
The world of wellness, especially online, can sometimes be a chaotic mix of terminology and memes.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
The Warriors historically don’t practice much at all, so there will be an adjustment period as Butler learns Golden State’s terminology and set plays.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
Understand the terminology, and understand the difference between a sure bet and a longshot bet.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terminology
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The distinct local vocabulary is sprinkled with Guaraní, an Indigenous language widely spoken in neighboring Paraguay.—
Graciela Mochkofsky,
The New Yorker,
11 Feb. 2025
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Pulp Fiction might be the dictionary of his cinematic vocabulary, offering insights into the language of his other works.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2025
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What could be more revealing, fragile, and intimate — in any dialect — than the loneliness that pushes someone’s attempt to make a friend?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
15 Feb. 2025
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Even today, traces of French can be found in the local dialect; the Palermitan aristocracy once spoke fluent French and frequently sent their chefs to Paris to master the art of haute cuisine.—
Tiziana Cardini,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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The production contains adult language and addresses sensitive topics, including bipolar disorder, anxiety, grief, a suicide attempt, loss of a child and the use of psychiatric medication, the release said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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Michigan’s approach through its Global Talent Initiative illustrates how comprehensive language programs can transform careers.—
Alison Griffin,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Although challenges remain, future systems trained on greater amounts of non-English data could be capable of discerning subtle differences between dialects and understanding the meaning and cultural context of slang or Internet memes.—
Anne Neuberger,
Foreign Affairs,
15 Jan. 2025
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Plus, since most of the app's content is in Mandarin, subtitles are suddenly rampant — as are posts from Americans who want to learn the language, including by exchanging translations of popular slang phrases with Chinese commenters.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2025
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The original series found a way to achieve that: Slick, attractive characters delivered crisp legal jargon without coming off overly didactic.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2025
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The lawsuit also says the financial impact statement prepared by the Division of Financial Management is biased and full of confusing legal jargon.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Jan. 2025
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Knowing the correct four-word idioms is a sign of education.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2025
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Glover’s score — for rock band, piano and acoustic strings — evokes pop idioms while politely sidestepping direct quotation.—
Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Terminology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terminology. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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