Greetings, folks!
In her last post of 2021, Kara provided you with the three top words of the year. She mentioned that each dictionary has its own list, but, no surprise, most of the words had something to do with COVID-19.
I know, like me, you’re all weary of focusing on the pandemic. So, when I saw this list from Merriam-Webster that presents the top ten words people searched last year (other than vaccine, which topped the list), I thought I’d share. Last year brought us so much more than just news about COVID-19. Here are Merriam-Webster’s top ten words of the year:
- insurrection
- perseverance
- woke
- nomad
- infrastructure
- cicada
- murraya
- cisgender
- guardian
- meta
And here’s to a happy and healthy 2022 with the hope that at the beginning of 2023, we’ll look back on many more positive words and situations.
Donna Bradley Burcher |Technical Editor, Advisory | Symitar®
8985 Balboa Ave. | San Diego, CA 92123 | Ph. 619.278.0432 | Ext: 765432
Pronouns she/her/hers
About Editor’s Corner
Editor’s Corner keeps your communication skills sharp by providing information on grammar, punctuation, JHA style, and all things English. As editors, we spend our days reading, researching, and revising other people’s writing. We love to spend a few extra minutes to share what we learn with you and keep it fun while we’re doing it.
Did someone forward this email to you? Click here to subscribe.
Don’t want to get Editor’s Corner anymore? Click here to unsubscribe.
Do you have a question or an idea for Editor’s Corner? Send your suggestions or feedback to Kara and <a href="mailto:DBurcher.
NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended
exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message,
together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information.
Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution
is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please
immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies.
Editor's Corner 
Leave a Reply