buzzword
Americannoun
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Origin of buzzword
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Wellness has become a bit of a buzzword - and one that often comes with a hefty price tag.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
"The domestic market situation is very 'juan'," said Shineray's overseas marketing head Nie Jianwei, using a Chinese buzzword for extreme competition.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
As Byrd revisits her era-defining legacy and decades of work alongside her husband, the film examines radical inclusivity in a moment when tolerance is merely a buzzword.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
The buzzword for super-human intelligence is divisive and difficult to define, with no consensus industrywide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
Netconomy started as a buzzword, joining net, network, and economy.
From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Mihai Nadin
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