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acronym

[ak-ruh-nim] / ˈæk rə nɪm /
NOUN
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She locked down comments on the post in an apparent attempt to stanch the torrent of mockery her made-up acronym invited.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

A flag draped on a balcony overlooking the rally read "Tisza is surging", a slogan of Magyar's party, referring to the river Tisza, the same as the party's acronym.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Over the past year, the “TACO trade,” as many on Wall Street call it, has evolved from a humorous acronym, first popularized by a columnist with the Financial Times, into a major force in markets.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

The criteria for diagnosing myeloma are sometimes described using the acronym CRAB: Calcium elevation, Renal issues, Anemia, Bone problems.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

“It’s an acronym for a painting, my mother’s favorite, my destiny.”

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin




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