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• Oprahization — Oprahization, sometimes spelled Oprah ization or Oprahtization, is a neologism that refers to an increased sensitivity towards self disclosure, particularly from victims of abuse or other tragedies. The term takes its name from The Oprah Winfrey… …   Wikipedia

• Oprahization — (oh.pruh.eye.ZAY.shun) n. The increased tendency for people to publicly describe their feelings and emotions and confess their past indiscretions. Example Citation: The new president may bring back any number of people from the first Bush… …   New words

• Tabloid talk show — Tabloid talk shows are a genre of American television talk shows that achieved peak viewership during the late 20th century. Airing mostly during the day and distributed mostly through syndication, this genre originated with the Phil Donahue Show …   Wikipedia

• Oprah Winfrey — à la fête organisée pour son 50e anniversaire à l hôtel Bel Air, Los Angeles, le 29 janvier 2004. Données clés …   Wikipédia en Français

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• chatterati — (chat.uh.RAT.ty) n. The elite members of the chattering classes. Example Citation: While the London chatterati think a Labour landslide is a turn off, the Scottish middle classes are quite willing to participate in inevitable triumphs for the… …   New words

• co-rumination — n. The extensive and repeated discussion, particularly among friends, of problems and negative feelings. Also: corumination. co ruminate v. Example Citations: But recently female friendship and girl talk, particularly among adolescents, has drawn …   New words

• culture of confession — n. Elements of the culture that encourage the admission of wrongdoings and the sharing of feelings. Example Citation: Campbell is suing the Mirror for breach of confidence and unlawful invasion of privacy, following the newspaper s exposure of… …   New words