The word 'manifest' has been announced as Cambridge Dictionary's Word of the Year, who add that they will include a new definition of the word in their dictionaries. While the word itself is not new, the way the word is used by celebrities and influencers is. It's almost as if a new definition of "manifest" has been "manifested" into existence.

Manifest” has been named Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year for 2024 – despite academics admitting the concept of manifesting your own success has no scientific validity.

From Chaucer and Shakespeare to Dua Lipa and Simone Biles - the meaning of the word and how it's used has changed over the years.

The Cambridge Dictionary's Word of the Year has been revealed as "manifest", after a global wellness trend endorsed by celebrities including singer Dua Lipa.The traditional definition included the adjective "easily noticed or obvious" and the noun "to show something clearly through signs or actions".

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Mentions of the term surged during the pandemic and have continued to grow, particularly on TikTok and other social media platforms.

Cambridge Dictionary has crowned “manifest” as its Word of the Year for 2024. In 2024 alone, it was searched nearly 130,000 times on the dictionary’s website.

Cambridge Dictionary Word of the Year 2024 revealed - The term, which has gained traction on TikTok and other social media, was looked up almost 130,000 times on the Cambridge Dictionary website this

The winning word soared in popularity on TikTok after celebrities such as pop star Dua Lipa and gymnast Simone Biles spoke of manifesting their own successes.