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#identity

4 approved public terms with this tag.

Era

/ˈɪərə/noun
Internet Culture

A distinct phase or period of someone's life, aesthetic, or personality — particularly one currently being embraced with full commitment. Popularized by Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour," being "in your [X] era" means fully leaning into a particular identity, vibe, or lifestyle without apology.

I'm in my unbothered era — no drama, just growth and good vibes.

It Girl

/ɪt ɡɜːrl/noun
Internet Culture

A woman who effortlessly embodies the current cultural moment — stylish, magnetic, talked-about, and aspirational without appearing to try. An "it girl" sets trends rather than following them and seems to exist at the center of whatever cultural conversation is happening. The concept is continuously evolving.

She's become the internet's it girl — everything she wears sells out within hours.

Main Character

/meɪn ˈkærəktər/noun
Internet Culture

The behavior or belief that one's own life is a story where they are the protagonist and everyone else is a supporting character. "Main character energy" can be positive (living boldly and authentically) or ironic/negative (being oblivious to others' needs because you're too focused on your own narrative arc).

She walked into the office wearing a cape — pure main character energy.

WebFinger

/ˈwebˌfɪŋɡər/noun
Technology

An open protocol (RFC 7033) for discovering information about people or resources using a simple HTTPS URI. WebFinger lets you look up who owns an account like acct:user@site.com and retrieve their public profile, keys, or social links without centralized login.

The federated app used WebFinger to resolve the user's identity before sending them a message.