Authentic is the "word of the year" 2023, as per America's oldest dictionary, Merriam-Webster. Driven by high traffic of stories and conversations around Artificial Intelligence, celebrity culture, identity and social media, the word 'Authentic' topped the charts.

Merriam-Webster selects 'authentic' as word of the year 2023

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The word 'vaccine' has defeated 'insurrection' to become Merriam-Webster's word of the year 2021. Over 2020, the use of the word 'vaccine' increased 601 per cent.

Vaccine beats insurrection to become Merriam-Webster's word of the year 2021

A Missouri-based woman's persistent efforts have caused Merriam-Webster dictionary to redefine racism.

Merriam-Webster to redefine racism after request