I often figuratively bristle at George Will’s conservative political columns, but I enjoyed his 8/1 discussion of words like “vibes,” “massive,” “iconic” and “unique,” whose meanings have ...

In the world of professional communication, effective use of figurative language can make your emails, presentations, and conversations more engaging and memorable. But how do you incorporate ...

The political conflict in America, including the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, rests in part upon a language distinction. When does a speaker or writer mean something ...

Francesca Citron does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Figurative language refers to some of the best methods in a writer’s toolbox to “color” language and draw readers in – and can also be used to write the best cover letter. How does figurative language ...

Haruki Murakami's latest novel, The City and Its Uncertain Walls, explores the shifting boundaries of identity, using surreal cityscapes to explore borders both literal and figurative. The novel ...

HONOLULU — Artificial intelligence is starting to learn how to read between the lines. AI systems are generally good at responding to direct statements, like “Siri, tell me the weather” or “Alexa, ...