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buzz word

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noun

  1. informal a word, often originating in a particular jargon, that becomes a vogue word in the community as a whole or among a particular group

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Staged across seven screens in a pitch-black, cavernous space in the Shed, it is more immersive than most art projects that claim that buzz word in their publicity materials.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

To borrow a favorite buzz word of executives across baseball, they’ll be opportunistic, as they look for ways to solidify the roster for the stretch run and into the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

It’s a hat tip to the Heat buzz word — culture.

From Seattle Times ● May 30, 2023

And self-care has become an important buzz word in these difficult times.

From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2022

Sleeper is the fun buzz word for fantasy football drafts, but in truth, sleepers don’t exist anymore.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 25, 2017

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