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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 18, 2024 is: tomfoolery • \tahm-FOO-luh-ree\  • noun Tomfoolery is a word with an old-fashioned sound to it that refers to playful or silly behavior. // The antics in the play itself apparently inspired tomfoolery behind the scenes as well, as cast members constantly

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 17, 2024 is: otiose • \OH-shee-ohss\  • adjective Otiose is a formal word typically used to describe either something that serves no useful purpose, or something that has no use or effect. // I enjoyed the storyline, but was bothered by the otiose punctuation.

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 16, 2024 is: harry • \HAIR-ee\  • verb To harry someone or something is to harass or torment them by or as if by constant attack. // The visiting team harried the home team relentlessly during the first quarter. See the entry > Examples:

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 15, 2024 is: limpid • \LIM-pid\  • adjective Limpid describes things that are perfectly transparent or clear, or that are simple in style. // Though the stream was deep, flecks and shimmers in the sand shone up through its limpid water. // The author is

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 14, 2024 is: coterie • \KOH-tuh-ree\  • noun Coterie refers to an intimate and often exclusive group of people with a unifying common interest or purpose. // The mayor arrived at the meeting with a coterie of advisors. See the entry > Examples: "

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