Here’s the deal: we asked writers to give us an invented word, a one-sentence definition, and use the word in a sentence, all in 70 words or fewer. The person who concocted the best word received a free Gotham class of their choosing.
Here, we share the top dog (a phrase meaning "winner," which likely originated in the late 19th century to describe a winning prize fighter):
WINNER
Glimmerance
The fleeting moment when a cherished memory resurfaces, bringing a brief but intense joy.
As she flipped through the old photo album, a glimmerance of childhood laughter washed over her, filling her heart with warmth.
Tasia Shale' Massey
Montgomery, West Virginia
FINALIST
Soloric
A feeling of satisfaction that comes from being alone.
She spent the afternoon feeling soloric, drinking coffee and watching movies.
Becky Butler
Reading, Massachusetts
