What’s Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2023? Hint: Be true to yourself
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Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2023 is "authentic" – here are the other words that almost made the cut
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What's Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2023? Hint: Be true to yourself - The Daily Reporter