What are false synonyms? | | Sometimes, the substitution of a word can throw off the meaning of an entire sentence or idea. False synonyms are closely related words that don't always function as appropriate replacements. | |  | Rachel Gresh |
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| |  | | J ust because two words are synonyms doesn't necessarily mean they're interchangeable. In fact, some substitutions can subtly — or seriously — impact your writing. Consider if Louis Armstrong's song "What a Wonderful World" were titled "What a Fantastic World." While "fantastic" has a similar definition to "wonderful," it conveys a different meaning. In addition to the meaning "excellent; superlative," it has a connection to the fantasy world. It means "based on fantasy" or "marked by extravagant fantasy or extreme individuality.".
"Wonderful" is more based in reality, with the definition "unusually good; admirable." Despite being listed as such in the thesaurus, "wonderful" and "fantastic" aren't true substitutes. Instead, they're examples of "false" or "near" synonyms. |
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Emoji Decoded | |  | | Rainbow Flag | | | Meaning: Depicts the six-color rainbow Pride flag, commonly recognized to refer to and support the LGBTQ+ community.
Evolution: The rainbow flag emoji was released in Emoji 4.0 in 2016 — before that people used the rainbow arc 🌈 to show gay pride. Now there are multiple identity flag emojis, along with the national flag emojis.
Usage: [Ad for an upcoming event:] 🏳️🌈Buy $5 tickets online for the Pride Fashion Show 🏳️🌈 |
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| | Rainbow Flag | | | Meaning: Depicts the six-color rainbow Pride flag, commonly recognized to refer to and support the LGBTQ+ community.
Evolution: The rainbow flag emoji was released in Emoji 4.0 in 2016 — before that people used the rainbow arc 🌈 to show gay pride. Now there are multiple identity flag emojis, along with the national flag emojis.
Usage: [Ad for an upcoming event:] 🏳️🌈Buy $5 tickets online for the Pride Fashion Show 🏳️🌈 |
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Have you read? | |  | | How to Do Nothing | | By Jenny Odell | | Spending less time online is a constant goal for those of us who want to reclaim some mental energy. Artist Jenny Odell not only supports this goal but also wants us to find time to do nothing. She proposes that being constantly stimulated is exhausting and creatively diminishing. This guide suggests that if you have a hobby you haven't picked up in a while, making time to be completely unconnected and allowing yourself to get bored could be the way to jump-start your passion. | | | | Julia Rittenberg, Word Smarts Writer | | | | We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. |
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| | How to Do Nothing | | By Jenny Odell | | Spending less time online is a constant goal for those of us who want to reclaim some mental energy. Artist Jenny Odell not only supports this goal but also wants us to find time to do nothing. She proposes that being constantly stimulated is exhausting and creatively diminishing. This guide suggests that if you have a hobby you haven't picked up in a while, making time to be completely unconnected and allowing yourself to get bored could be the way to jump-start your passion. | | | | Julia Rittenberg, Word Smarts Writer | | | | We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. |
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