- By Prerna Targhotra
- Fri, 22 Nov 2024 01:27 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Cambridge Dictionary Word Of The Year: Cambridge Dictionary has revealed the word of the year 2024 as ‘Manifest’, which has been brought to the limelight by popular celebrities including singer Dua Lipa. She has been candid about her thoughts on manifestation and said, “If you set an intention and you think about it every single day of your life, and for me, Glastonbury for example, when I first started making music I dreamed about the day that I would get asked to headline Glastonbury,” in an interview in April.”
“And I’ve probably thought about it every single session that I’m in the studio, because when I write a song I think I go ‘oh what’s this going to sound like at Glastonbury? That in a way is setting that idea, that intention in the back of my mind. I think it’s powerful”, she added.
🤔 Have you manifested anything recently?
— Cambridge University (@Cambridge_Uni) November 20, 2024
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Meaning Of Manifest
The word ‘manifest’ has gained popularity, especially when discussing social movements, goal-setting and personal development. It highlights a change in culture towards the notion of making one's ideas, aspirations and goals a reality.
‘Manifesting’ is the practice of making one's dreams or objectives come true, frequently by use of visualisation or concentrated intention. Beyond spiritual circles, this trend has spread and the phrase is now widely used in a variety of professions including psychology, productivity and wellness. It gained popularity in 2024 as a result of increased attention being paid to mental health, personal growth and the benefits of positive thinking.
The Cambridge Dictionary Has Put It Out In The Universe: Its Word Of The Year is "Manifest."
— Mark C. Crowley (@MarkCCrowley) November 20, 2024
“In 2024, the word manifest jumped from being mainly used in the self-help community and on social media to being mentioned widely across mainstream media." More people searched for its… pic.twitter.com/TzeAKzGJBG
Other Most-Searched Words Of 2024
Other words on the 2024 most-searched list include ‘brat’, inspired by the title of singer Charli XCX’s 2024 album; ‘ecotarian,’ which references the trend towards environmentally conscious living, and ‘resilience,’ reflecting strength and adaptability.
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