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December 20, 2016

2866 US adults surveyed

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Merriam‑Webster defines surreal as 'marked by the intense irrational reality of a dream'. They have also chosen 'surreal' as the word of 2016. Do you approve or disapprove of their decision to make 'surreal' the word of 2016?

Conducted December 20, 2016

YouGov surveyed 2866 US adults

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Merriam‑Webster defines surreal as 'marked by the intense irrational reality of a dream'. They have also chosen 'surreal' as the word of 2016. Do you approve or disapprove of their decision to make 'surreal' the word of 2016?

Conducted December 20, 2016

YouGov surveyed 2866 US adults

By:
41%
15%
44%

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