Our Top Language Moments of 2025

Language defines the world we live in. From “DOGE” to “Labubu”… from “AI slop” to “6-7”… these are the unique phrases and words that captured everyone’s attention this year!
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Our Top Language Moments of 2025

Language shapes what we notice, remember, and act on. The words and phrases that break through—from the funny to the “cringey” to the profound—become true Language Moments. They jump out, capture our imagination, and change the way we talk and think about people, issues, and events.

In 2025, they spanned politics, business, tech, and culture. From the “Golden Age of America” and “MAHA” to “AI slop,” “job hugging,” and who can forget “Labubu”… our annual video compilation highlights the language moments that defined the year. It’s fast-paced, punchy, and packed with the year’s most memorable phrases!

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The Language Moments that Defined 2025

This year’s language didn’t just describe the world—it reshaped it. In this episode of HearSay, an annual favorite, we recap and analyze the most memorable language moments of 2025, across politics, culture, and business. It’s a fast, fun look at the language that moved audiences this year. Michael, Lee, Keith, Ben, and Katie riff on what stuck, what fizzled, and why. If you love language, this one is right up your alley!

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