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Linguistics, & Language, etymology and of course words, words, words
OneLook
OneLook scans 16,965,772 word entries in 805 dictionaries. Use it to find definitions, related words, quotes, lyrics, colors, and more.
Reverse Dictionary
Trying to remember the word for some concept? Reverse Dictionary allows you to search for words by their definition.
RhymeZone β€” rhyming dictionary and thesaurus
Provides a comprehensive set of linguistic tools for finding rhymes, synonyms, antonyms, definitions, and various types of related words and phrases. It serves as a resource for creative writing and language exploration.
MediaBistro
Careers for Graphic Designers, Copywriters, Social Media Managers, Proofreaders and More.
languagehat.com
A personal blog aspects of language, including etymology, linguistics, grammar, and word origins.
Language Log
Commentary and analysis on linguistics, language use, and related cultural phenomena that's been posting since 2003 Institute for Research in Cognitive Science at the University of Pennsylvania with contributions over the years from notable linguists like Arnold Zwicky, Ben Zimmer, Victor Mair, Bill Poser, Heidi Harley, Roger Shuy, Geoff Nunberg, Eric Bakovic, Sally Thomason, Barbara Partee, and John McWhorter.
Jabal al-Lughat
Blog of Lameen Souag, a researcher at LACITO (CNRS) in Paris focusing on historical linguistics and language contact in North Africa and the Sahel.
Sentence first
Personal blog of Irish former scientist turned hobbyist linguist and editor / proofer, Stan Carey. Focuses on the evolution of the english language
Separated by a Common Language
American linguist Lynne Murphy, Professor of Linguistics at the University of Sussex. Exploring nuances and differences within a shared language, such as English, covering linguistic variations, etymology, and cultural distinctions in vocabulary and grammar.
Balashon - Hebrew Language Detective
A native English speaker's journey etymology of Hebrew words and phrases, examining their connections to English and other languages.
Strong Language
Self described as a place for "Linguists, lexicographers, and word nerds who like vulgarities" and " It’s a sweary blog about swearing."
3 Quarks Daily
Somewhat irreverent articles and essays covering a diverse range of topics including science, arts, philosophy, politics, and literature from head editor S. Abbas Raza
The Saturday Evening Post
Iconic publication covering American life, culture, and history, famed for cover artist Norman Rockwell and publishing works from Ray Bradbury, Agatha Christie, William Faulkner, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Edgar Allan Poe, J.D. Salinger, and Kurt Vonnegut and continues to publish modern writers.
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