What makes a word "beautiful"? Unlike things like symphonies or artwork, words aren't created with the intention of being beautiful; their purpose is to create meaning. So it can be difficult to ...

Leonard Cassuto, a professor of English at Fordham University, has a new book — Academic Writing As If Readers Matter — urging for writing in readable ways that engages with readers and uses ...

You’ll find a collection of homemade signs. A big sign in the collection encourages people to vote for beautiful words. “I think we’re just trying to get the word out for people, hopefully ...

What's the most beautiful word in the English language? Different people, using various criteria, will give a slew of answers. Surveying more than 7,000 English-speakers in 46 countries ...