Word of the Day 10/29/23 Vaudevillian

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Vaudevillian (noun, adjective)
vaudevillian [ vawd-vil-yuhn, vohd-, vaw-duh- ]

noun
1. Also vaude·vil·list. a person who writes for or performs in vaudeville.

adjective
2. of, relating to, or characteristic of vaudeville.

ORIGIN: First recorded in 1925–30; vaudeville + -ian

HOW TO USE VAUDEVILLIAN IN A SENTENCE
But feverish speculation and the constant patter of vaudevillian innuendo came to overshadow more serious business.
FRANCOIS HOLLANDE ANNOUNCES BREAKUP WITH FIRST LADY VALERIE TRIERWEILER | TRACY MCNICOLL | JANUARY 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST

Ruth, too, was famous for performing vaudevillian shenanigans on the off-season barnstorming tours he frequently headlined.
THE MYTH OF JACKIE MITCHELL, THE GIRL WHO STRUCK OUT RUTH AND GEHRIG | ADAM DOSTER | MAY 18, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST

It was at ten Rue St. Anne that my friend the ex-vaudevillian took him in hand with the intention of conferring the third degree.
THE GLORY OF THE COMING | IRVIN S. COBB

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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER LONG CHALLENGE: 5 + 1 PROMPT POST 6

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This is the sixth prompt post for the long challenge, 5 + 1 – I have included 10 new prompts and 10 borrowed from a previous year!

( PROMPTS 101 - 120 )

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RULES & SUBMISSION POST | PROMPT SUBMISSION POST | PROMPTS 1 | PROMPTS 2 | PROMPTS 3 | PROMPTS 4 | PROMPTS 5

Passing the daily challenge to itsanonyx!

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I had so many writing plans for yesterday — I was going to write some treats for a couple Halloween fests and then I was going to finish off a couple fics for upcoming fests. But what did I do instead? Mostly just read my new book.

So, uh, it was not the best day on the writing front. Oh well!

itsanonyx, you are up today! Wishing you lots of luck and motivation!!

Chilly Monday

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So, the desert is bringing the weather vibes for Halloween tomorrow.  Went from being warm to pleasantly cool to WOAH, I need a jacket. Haha.  Hope that wherever you are, your weather is treating you well.

As you have probably guessed by now, I forgot that it was my turn this week and we are therefore behind schedule.  One of these days, my memory will hold and I won't forget. 

Anyway, one more day left in the month, how are you doing?  If you're looking for some quick words to add to your count, check the tags in the sidebar to take you to all sorts of amazing prompts. 

Also, the current long challenge is 5+1!  It's always a popular one and there are a ton (and I mean a ton) of amazing prompts in the challenge tag.  

I think that's about it.  Not much worth discussing going on in my life.  However, I am looking forward to some live hockey this week. 

Chime in and let us know how you're doing!  Don't forget to update your numbers as well.  

Word of the Day 10/30/23 Asylum

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Asylum (noun)
a·sy·lum [uh-sahy-luhm] (previously 10-30-13)

noun
1. (especially formerly) an institution for the maintenance and care of the mentally ill, orphans, or other persons requiring specialized assistance.
2. an inviolable refuge, as formerly for criminals and debtors; sanctuary: He sought asylum in the church.
3. International Law.
a. a refuge granted an alien by a sovereign state on its own territory.
b. a temporary refuge granted political offenders, especially in a foreign embassy.
4. any secure retreat.

WORDS RELATED TO ASYLUM
haven, refuge, sanctuary, shelter, cover, den, harbor, hideaway, hideout, hole, port, preserve, retreat, safety, security, institution, madhouse, sanatorium, ivory tower, safe house

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OTHER WORDS FOR ASYLUM
2. haven, shelter, retreat

ORIGIN: 1400–50; late Middle English; < Latin < Greek ásȳlon sanctuary, equivalent to a-a- + sŷlon right of seizure

HOW TO USE ASYLUM IN A SENTENCE
Shakur was on the run for five years after her prison break before managing to reach Cuba, where she was granted asylum in 1984.
CUBA PROTECTS AMERICA’S MOST WANTED | MICHAEL DALY | DECEMBER 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST

In 1996, Bourjerdi was granted political asylum and went to Australia as a refugee.
THE SYDNEY ASTROLOGER TURNED ISLAMIC RADICAL | JACOB SIEGEL | DECEMBER 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST

This is because the only location that debate could take place would be in an asylum.
FREEDOM FROM FEAR FOR DREAMER KIDS | MIKE BARNICLE | NOVEMBER 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST

The report explains that there are two stages asylum-seekers must go through when apprehended at the border.
U.S. EXTENDS PROTECTION TO HONDURAN IMMIGRANTS | CAITLIN DICKSON | OCTOBER 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST

It was unpleasant and discombobulating: a simulation of hostage-taking, mental asylum and demented dreamscape all rolled into one.
SEX, BLOOD, AND SCREAMING: BLACKOUT’S DARK FRIGHTS | TIM TEEMAN | OCTOBER 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST

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