Authentic: Merriam-Webster's word of the year
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The dictionary says more people than ever searched for it in 2023, looking for what is real

Merriam-Webster has picked its word of the year - and it's legit.

"Authentic" is the top word of 2023, according to America's oldest dictionary.

Merriam-Webster said it saw a "substantial increase" in online searches for it this year.

The interest was "driven by stories and conversations...