Colorful fossils, the “fedora man,” and nuns on the run

Catch up on this week in words.

Dictionary.com News from November 8–November 14, 2025 Stories about colorful fossils, the "fedora man," and nuns on the run all contributed to the vocabulary from this week's news. Each week, we scan the latest headlines to spot words in action. From major news stories to pop culture buzz, this feature highlights language as it's unfolding. See this week's words!

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