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This tag is for questions seeking a single word that fits a meaning. To ensure that your question is not closed as off-topic, please be specific about the intended use of the word. INCLUDE A SAMPLE SENTENCE demonstrating how the word would be used. Click on "Info", or "View Tag" and "Learn more..." for more information. Please use the [phrase-requests] tag if you seek a phrase and the [terminology] tag if you seek a term in a specialized subject also.
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Another word for monument or idol?
One synonym to monument that connotes worship, and that in my opinion reads well in your example sentence is:
Shrine: A place regarded as holy that is typically marked by a building or other const …
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WordSearch: Fiction (Sci-fi Realism) that diverges from true history at a previous and defin...
Based upon what you have purported in the description, it seems like as though dystopian fits the best. Most prominent dystopian books, such as 1984 and Farenheight 451, retain human history, but proj …
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single word counterpart to the word 'insidious' when the results are beneficial
This may come off a bit obvious, for which I apologize.
Serendipity: Luck that takes the form of finding valuable or pleasant things that are not looked for.
The effects are good, but they appea …
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A word meaning both “crucial” and “elusive”
Perhaps the term ethereal best characterizes what you look to encapsulate in a word.
'Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.'
I say this because the 'X' factor …
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What is a person who has a lot of unimportant ideas in his head called?
This is what could bring to mind.
Vacuous: Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.
Insipid: Of a person; senseless, lacking flavor.
Asinine: Stupid, foolish, or lacking integr …
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Word or idiom for someone holding (seemingly) contradictory views
Here are a few that may fit.
Multifaceted: Having many aspects, sides, or faces.
Capricious: Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
Erratic: Not even or regular in pattern o …
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Female equivalent of 'son' to call kids
I think the closest and least condescending equivalent is Dear or My Dear. It is more casual than Young Lady, but perhaps less cliche, which was one of the required fields.
An affectionate or friend …
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What term can be used for people learning musical instruments?
I don't know if it is possible to satiate your requirement of it pertaining to music, but here are a few terms that fit otherwise.
Novice: A person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation.
Neo …
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"President" is to "presidential" as "moderator" is to what?
This is the closest I am able to conjure.
Medial: Situated in or pertaining to the middle; median; intermediate.
A moderator and a mediator are two similar forms of facilitator, and both tend to ove …
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Right word for repeating something several times to make one believe that the thing is true
Not certain of what you are looking for, but I'll take a gander.
Reiteration: The saying of something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.
Pleonasm: The use of more words tha …
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Right word for repeating something several times to make one believe that the thing is true
If you mean for the belief exposure to not be consensual, then here are a few more.
Indoctrination: Teach (a person or group) to accept a set of beliefs uncritically.
Propagandizing: Attempt to influe …
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What's another way to say "to become"?
Well specific to the example, perhaps you could take either of these routes.
I aspire to be a firefighter.
I am an aspiring firefighter.
Those do anything for you?
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