Hyphenaters used to be fearless. Bad to the bone. Unflinching in the face of multi-word adjectives that required two or even three hyphens. An editor would see the terms “anti” and “social” and “media ...

The debate about ChatGPT’s use of the em dash signifies a shift in not only how we write, but what writing is for.

"Here is a lesson in creative writing. First rule: Do not use semicolons. They are transvestite hermaphrodites representing absolutely nothing. All they do is show you’ve been to college," said Kurt ...

The compliment keeps coming up during conversations about “Wrist Check Podcast,” hosted by Perri Dash and Rashawn Smith.

Allegory is another of the advanced English words that smart people use to show how educated they are. It's most commonly ...

Raise your hand if you’ve ever come across a recipe instruction to “add a pinch of salt” or “a dash of paprika." These vague-sounding directions can be confusing and they often lead you to wonder: how ...

New symbols are being designed; old marks are serving new purposes. And collectives are actively working to preserve the correct use of the dots and squiggles.

When a conversation heats up, the smallest choices in wording can nudge things toward connection or collision.

Once upon a time, the English language was full of stories with “blossoms,” “rivers,” and “moss.” But these words are disappearing from our vocabularies — and along with them, our connection to the ...

Dashcams are gaining traction in Delhi as evidence in traffic disputes and accidents, with footage admissible in court under certain conditions. They offer protection against false accusations and ...

A tiny brain blip during silent speech revealed the shocking truth: Your brain plans words by imagining sounds, not movements ...