vernaculars

plural of vernacular

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vernaculars
Noun
  • Meanwhile, analytical software has revolutionized linguistic inquiry, enabling greater understanding of the ways language works—when, how, and why words break out; the specific contexts for expressions and idioms.
    Stefan Fatsis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025
  • These systems can interpret regional slang, idioms and context-specific expressions, hence minimizing both over-censorship and under-enforcement.
    Anees Ali Khan, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Many live in complex social groups, communicate in different dialects, pass on culture through generations, engage in play and even grieve the loss of family and friends as was the case here.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Simulate high-stress scenarios with diverse dialects and vernacular; document any empathy drop-off.
    Tayfun Bilsel, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This stands in contrast to many of the investment claims on social media, where people regularly post fake or falsified information under pseudonyms.
    Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The plaintiffs’ names in the lawsuit are pseudonyms to protect their identities and safety, attorneys said.
    Daniella Silva, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The two labels have just unveiled five distinct interpretations of the beloved shoe, taking its price from a humble $55 to a whopping $490.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Sources previously told Billboard that several major labels had also been in talks with Jones, but ultimately walked away with respect to their collective copyright lawsuit against Suno last year.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Elliott spits her verses in patois, freeing up space on the track for the drums to get some before Cartel and M.I.A. slide through. 41.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
  • And so there’s West Indian patois and language and music and food.
    Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The day will end with a state banquet, during which both the king and president will make speeches.
    Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Then comes the multi-course banquet at St George’s Hall, complete with toasts and speeches, beneath a ceiling decorated with the coats of arms of every single Knight of the Garter since the order was founded in the 14th century.
    Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Vernaculars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vernaculars. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.

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