Cambridge Dictionary has chosen its word the year, and it's manifest. It beat out brat (inspired by Charli XCX 's album of the same name), ecotarian, and resilience.

Cambridge Dictionary has announced its 2024 word of the year is "manifest," a formal 600-year-old word that's been given new life as Olympians, entertainers and social media influencers increasingly claim they channel their wishes into realities.

Cambridge Dictionary has put it out to the universe, naming “manifest” as its word of the year for 2024.

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 has chosen "manifest" as its 2024 Word of the Year, driven by its popularity among Gen-Z embracing the concept of manifestation. The word, meaning to imagine something to increase its likelihood of happening,

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The dictionary noted that the word had jumped from use in the self-help community and on social media to being widely used across mainstream media and beyond, as celebrities such as singer Dua Lipa and Olympic gymnast Simone Biles spoke of manifesting their success in 2024.

Manifest” has been named Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year for 2024, after celebrities such as pop star Dua Lipa and gymnast Simone Biles spoke of manifesting their success. The term, which has gained traction on TikTok and other social media,