2017: The year of _____

49 ways to describe this crazy year

The year of ...
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It goes without saying that 2017 was about a lot of things. Like every year, it had its highs and its lows, its breakthroughs and its setbacks. Here are a few people's valiant attempts to put into words what this year was all about.

2017 was the ...

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Jeva Lange

Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.