Imagine a simple word gaining global buzz overnight. That's what happened to "demure" in 2024. Dictionary. com, the go-to online dictionary, chose this six-letter adjective as the Word of the Year. Lexicographers studied tons of data to pick the word that best captured the spirit of 2024. "Demure" s
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Did you know that the conflict in Northern Ireland, known as The Troubles, ended just a few decades ago? It's still a sensitive topic, but a new series on Hulu is tackling it head-on. The show, called "Say Nothing, " focuses on a key figure from that time: Dolours Price. She was a member of the IRA,
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Ever wondered how a word can suddenly become famous overnight? Meet "demure, " Dictionary. com's 2024 word of the year. This isn't your typical word—it went viral because of a TikTok star named Jools Lebron. She used "demure" to describe her subtle makeup and mindful behavior, making it a sensation.
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