Word of the Day… not actually daily, but whenever I encounter one I think worth sharing and there are not too many on my landing page. Words have always fascinated me, and I am a fan of all types of word play, especially puns. I have a hard time not looking up a word that I am unfamiliar with or not sure of the definition. I like those authors that stretch me by throwing in unexpected terms.
- Noun: Epigone
- an inferior descendant, follower, or imitator
- Synonyms:
- adherent
- disciple
- follower
- apostle
- partizan
- Usage:
- “Such impartiality redounds to the benefit of a candidate whose dictatorial ambitions are not merely performative. And where there will be dictators, there won’t be comedy — at least not the type of punch-up satire practiced by Stewart and his many epigones.”
- Encountered:
- While reading the MSNBC piece: Jon Stewart’s about-face on Trump jokes is quietly meaningful
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