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Tell us: What is the most ‘Massachusetts’ word of 2023?
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Which word best encapsulates what life in Massachusetts has been like this year?
It can be a difficult task to describe something in one word, but one dictionary has decided on their top word of the year — “authentic.”
Merriam-Webster announced its word of the year Monday, citing high search volumes of “authentic,” defined as “not false or imitation.” On its website, the dictionary said the increase in searches for this adjective were “driven by stories and conversations about AI, celebrity culture, identity, and social media.”
Many of the runner-ups were also related to world events and trends — “coronation” for King Charles III’s in May, “deepfake” in reference to AI, and “implode,” likely because of the Titanic submersible.
Here in Massachusetts, there were also many events and trends that could be described with a single word. For example, “travel” could summarize getting around Boston with the MBTA, which is currently going through a Green Line shutdown, or flying in and out of the city through Logan Airport.
Additionally, many Patriots fans may have some words of choice to describe how the team’s current season is going so far. Some may instead opt for a word to describe their general feelings toward Massachusetts, as readers said the Bay State is not the best state to live in, naming topics like affordability and healthcare.
We want to hear from you: What is the most “Massachusetts” word of 2023? Which word best encapsulates what life in Massachusetts has been like this year? Share your word of choice by filling out the survey below or sending us an email at [email protected], and your response may be featured in a future Boston.com article.
What is the most “Massachusetts” word of 2023?
A lucky Massachusetts State Lottery player bought a winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 at a Westfield variety store on Saturday.
The ticket was sold at New Corner Variety Store on Crown Street.
Saturday night’s winning numbers were 7, 34, 40, 42 and 52, and the Powerball number was 15.
In Powerball, players select five numbers between 1 and 69 and one Powerball number between 1 and 26. They then choose how many drawings they want to use those numbers for.
Players that match all five numbers and the Powerball number win the jackpot. They have 1 in 292,201,338 chances of winning this way.
Players that match four numbers and the Powerball number win $50,000. They have 1 in 913,129.18 chances of winning this way.
- Read more: Two winning $100,000 Mass Cash tickets sold at convenience stores
Powerball drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. The jackpot stands at $134 million as of Sunday.
Overall, at least 249 prizes worth $600 or more were won or claimed in Massachusetts on Saturday, including four in Springfield, four in Worcester and 21 in Boston.
The Massachusetts State Lottery releases a full list of winning tickets every day. The list only includes winning tickets worth more than $600.
The two largest lottery prizes won so far in 2025 were each worth $15 million. One of the prizes was from a winning “Diamond Deluxe” scratch ticket sold in Holyoke, and the other was from a “300X” scratch ticket sold on Cape Cod.
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