Language moments shape the year – those unique phrases and words, enduring quotes, and topics of conversation that suddenly seem to appear everywhere. They capture our imagination and change the way we think or talk about a person, issue, or event – and maybe even define how we remember them.

From Bidenomics to MAGAnomics, from rainbow capitalism to rat girl summer, from woke wars to workplace trends… this year had more than its share of new language moments in every area of life, from politics to pop culture and everything in between.

Here are our top Language Moments from 2023. Enjoy!

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