On learning that three dictionaries have added a new definition of “literally” — one that’s the opposite of its literal meaning — our first reaction was “Well, that’s nice.” “Nice” as in the original ...

I often figuratively bristle at George Will’s conservative political columns, but I enjoyed his 8/1 discussion of words like “vibes,” “massive,” “iconic” and “unique,” whose meanings have ...

Haruki Murakami's latest novel, The City and Its Uncertain Walls, explores the shifting boundaries of identity, using surreal cityscapes to explore borders both literal and figurative. The novel ...