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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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What is one word for "the nervous excitement associated with new things"?
I would possibly describe this feeling as novelty.
(Defined at http://www.oxforddictionaries.com among other definitions as "The quality of being new, original, or unusual")
It indicates something n …
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"Canary in coal mine" in a word
I think just "Canary" can be used here, this usage has become so common when one says canary people will understand that you refer to this meaning. Have a look at usage 6 here http://en.wiktionary.org …
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Synynom for "Plug-and-Play"
I dont think plug and play is appropriate here. I would suggest "inextensible" as an alternative. It appears to be closer to your meaning.
Plug and play generally implies that something works without …
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Is there a word for someone who is very friendly but only on a very shallow level?
I think that "glib" is appropriate here as it implies both the smoothness and affability but also the superficialness and possibly lacking in depth and insincerity.
For a slightly more clinical sound …
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What is the word for "All Being" (similar to omnipotent for all powerful)
I have often heard unbegotten used in this context (could not link to Oxford as that word is behind a pay-wall on their site.)
It literally means that one was not born or created, thus implying they …
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Appropriate word for internet name of a person
I have often seen "alias" used in this way in describing what someone is called on an Internet community.
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What's a better replacement for the word "enemy"?
In this case I think the word "Threat" might fit best, it indicates that one would be creating a danger while remaining unspecific on the level of intent and exact nature of the threat. It also focuse …
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