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Word of the Day : September 8, 2025 Sanguine adjective SANG-gwin What It Means Sanguine is a formal word that today almost always describes someone who is confident and hopeful, or something that shows confidence and hopefulness. Sanguine can also describe something that is bloodred in color, something involving or relating to bloodshed, or a person’s reddish complexion. // … Continue reading Word of the Day : Sanguine

Word of the Day : July 15, 2025 Tantalize verb TAN-tuh-lyze What It Means To tantalize someone is to cause them to feel interest or excitement about something that is very attractive, appealing, etc. // She was tantalized by the prospect of a big promotion. See the entry > TANTALIZE In Context "Craving a culinary adventure? Look no … Continue reading Word of the Day : Tantalize

Word of the Day :  July 9, 2025 Simulacrum noun sim-yuh-LAK-rum What It Means A simulacrum is a superficial likeness of something, usually as an imitation, copy, or representation. The plural of simulacrum is either simulacrums or simulacra. // The surprise still succeeded, thanks to the simulacrum of confusion expressed by two guests when they were spotted before the big moment. See the … Continue reading Word of the Day : Simulacrum

Word of the Day : July 8, 2025 Exemplary adjective ig-ZEM-pluh-ree What It Means Something described as exemplary is extremely good and deserves to be admired and copied. // Our research team was awarded for our exemplary work on the project. See the entry > EXEMPLARY In Context “[Director, Oliver] Hermanus again shows highly polished craftsmanship, adding the … Continue reading Word of the Day: Exemplary