SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – In a year filled with political wrangling, natural disasters and pop culture curiosities, Americans turned to Merriam-Webster to help define it all. Filibuster. Refugee. Tsunami.

Now does integrity matter? If you educate a thief, all you have is an educated crook. If you have a person of integrity, you know you can trust them, and you would probably invest in their training ...

Filibuster. Refugee. Tsunami. Each was among the dictionary publisher's 10 most frequently looked-up words among some 7 million users of its online site. But topping the list is a word that some say ...

Integrity, Fairness and Dignity Define Judges and Attorneys Despite Public Stereotypes On the occasion of the New York State Bar Association’s 150th anniversary, from Jan. 13 to Jan. 16, 2026, members ...