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Spectrum
The most unexpected way influencers are influencing us
It’s all very demure, very mindful.
- by David Astle
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Language
Is our language going down the toilet? My word!
The word of the year, dare I say it, is a symptom of our enshittified vocabulary.
- by Cherie Gilmour
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Spectrum
Macquarie’s word of the year is the perfect emblem for a grim era
Over two hours, the panel – myself included – whittled a 65-word longlist down to one worthy winner.
- by David Astle
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After this blunder, I’m now looking sideways at every word I presume to know
It was a query from an editor that made me reconsider everything.
- by David Astle
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For subscribers
From Klingon to Elvish, what’s your favourite made-up language?
Because sometimes it’s words that help make the make-believe more believable.
- by David Astle
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Opinion
A ban on saying ‘no worries’? They don’t understand
First they came for rizz, sus, iconic and artisanal – now they’re coming for a phrase we need.
- by David Astle