Some popular terms are related to social networks.
The compilers of the American dictionary Merriam Webster chose “authentic” as the main word of 2023.
According to Merriam Webster, dictionary searches for the word have increased in 2023, driven by stories and conversations about artificial intelligence as it blurs the line between “real” and “fake.”
“Authentic” has several meanings:
The dictionary notes that authenticity is often linked to identity—national or personal. The dictionary's website also states that authenticity is what brands, influencers and celebrities strive for on social media.
Thus, American multi-billionaire Elon Musk made headlines when he said that people should be more “authentic” on social networks. But the record for the number of media materials with headlines containing the word “authentic” was broken by the singer Taylor Swift: she announced the search for her “authentic voice” and “authentic self.”
Other popular words of 2023
Merriam Webster named some other popular words of 2023:
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