Word of the Day: singe

The word singe has appeared in 16 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Aug. 30 in “With ‘Tár,’ Todd Field Returns to Directing. Where Has He Been?” by Kyle Buchanan:

So Field has kept busy, even if audiences haven’t gotten to see the fruits of those labors. Soon, though, their patience will be rewarded with the juicy “Tár,” which casts Blanchett as Lydia Tár, a celebrated conductor who revels in the acclaim, attention and power of her station until the flames of controversy begin to singe her well-tailored pantsuits. Focus Features will release the film in theaters on Oct. 7; expect robust conversations to follow about the way “Tár” intersects with hot-button issues like identity politics and cancel culture.

Daily Word Challenge

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