Fashionable words
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The fashion industry coins words and phrases of trendy looks in clothing, such as grunge and the indie-rock look. Many of these phrases come from rock music influences. Origins of fashion words and stylish words from other areas such as academia and politics are examined.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1993
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Having it all: a phrase having it both ways
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The phrase 'having it all' has been used to mean several different things over time. Women use the phrase to describe different stages of life while politicians use it to describe the idea of having everything at the same time.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2001
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Terms and euphemisms for vomiting are discussed. The use of the term layering in fashion and in bureaucracy is analyzed.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1992
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