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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 17, 2026 is: syncretic \sin-KRET-ik\ adjective Syncretic describes things that are characterized or brought about by a combination of different forms of belief or practice. // We were raised with a syncretic religion that combined practices from various faiths. [See the entry >](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/syncretic) Examples: "Traditional medicine, wellness rituals, and spiritual practices reflect the island’s complex cultural history and diverse ethnic origins—a syncretic blending of [Taíno](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Taino) Indigenous, African, and Spanish traditions." — Tiana Randall, Forbes, 20 Aug. 2026 Did you know?…