Media And Journalism Terms

noun the act of clearing someone from blame or accusation; the state of being declared not guilty

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• The forensic evidence led to the exoneration of the wrongly accused man.
• They finally proved his innocence and he got off the hook.
• They cleared his name and he was in the clear.
• Her exoneration was like a weight lifted off her shoulders.

noun A minority opinion is a viewpoint held by a smaller percentage of people in a group or society.

• The minority opinion in the court case was well-argued but ultimately not adopted by the majority.
• His view was the minority opinion among his friends, but he stood by it confidently.
• I know my opinion is the minority opinion here, but I still think it's the right one.
• In a sea of conformity, her unique perspective stood out as a minority opinion.

noun a person who speaks or acts in an evasive way; someone who avoids telling the truth

• The witness was accused of being a prevaricator during the trial.
• Don't believe a word that prevaricator says.
• That guy is such a prevaricator, you can never trust him.
• His constant prevarication is like a tangled web of lies.

noun an act of speaking or expressing something verbally

verb to speak or communicate something verbally

• The professor always emphasizes the importance of citing reliable sources, saying it is crucial for academic integrity.
• My mom always says I should eat my vegetables if I want to grow up big and strong.
• I heard Jenny say that she's totally over her ex-boyfriend and ready to move on.
• Actions speak louder than words, so no matter what you say, your behavior will ultimately reveal the truth.

noun a news ticker that displays headlines or updates

• The ticker on the stock market displayed the latest prices of various securities.
• I keep an eye on the ticker to see how my favorite stocks are doing.
• I can't stop checking the ticker for updates on my investments.
• His heart raced like a ticker as he waited for the results of the exam.

noun a person's manner of walking

adjective not in prison or captivity; at liberty

• The defendant was found not guilty and was able to walk free from the courtroom.
• After the charges were dropped, he was able to walk free without any consequences.
• He thought he would get in trouble, but he ended up walking free in the end.
• Once she let go of her past mistakes, she was able to walk free and start fresh.

noun a person who is a supporter of the Conservative Party in the UK but is reluctant to publicly express their support

• The concept of a shy Tory refers to voters who are conservative but hesitant to express their political views publicly.
• I think my neighbor might be a shy Tory because he never talks about politics, but I see him putting up conservative signs in his yard.
• I heard that the shy Tories are planning to vote for the incumbent in the upcoming election.
• In the world of politics, the shy Tory phenomenon can have a significant impact on election outcomes.