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In new cognitive research from Princeton, people's eyes reveal that clichés are underrated .

People's eyes widen in response to their interest and engagement. A new cognitive study at Princeton University has discovered that our eyes consistently respond more to metaphors than literal or concrete statements, demonstrating that everyday metaphors — sometimes called clichés — engage our brains more than plain language.

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Tigers in Town connects students with Princeton businesses during the pandemic and beyond .

Princeton University launched Tigers in Town to support students and local businesses during the pandemic.

In new cognitive research from Princeton, people's eyes reveal that clichés are underrated .

Tigers in Town connects students with Princeton businesses during the pandemic and beyond .

Annual King Day celebration will be held; Harris to give keynote

What I think: Eddie Glaude Jr.

Valenzuela finds place at Princeton as a scholar and a mentor

President Eisgruber sends message on recent discussions about campus climate

University, students reach agreement on campus climate concerns

Actress and activist Cox talks about 'journey to womanhood'

Masters change their titles to 'head' of residential colleges

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'We Flourish' conference brings together Princeton's Asian and Asian American alumni

Video feature: 'We Flourish' celebrates Princeton's Asian and Asian American alumni

University to expand freshman orientation when Class of 2020 arrives next year

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STEAM Camp makes summer learning fun

Chew on this: Examining racial identity one literary bite at a time

Calhoun appointed Princeton's vice president for campus life

Trustees approve African American studies concentration, department

Funding allocated to begin implementing diversity task force recommendations

Princeton Prize honors 27 high school students for promoting understanding, respect

Trevino named Graduate School associate dean for diversity and inclusion

Gonzalez appointed associate dean of the college, will focus on access and inclusion

I picked Princeton because …

Chapel gathering focuses on understanding and overcoming differences

Eisgruber chooses 'Whistling Vivaldi' for Pre-read

Senior thesis: Study abroad inspires project on languages, education

Class snapshot: 'The New Jim Crow'

Princeton offers admission to 6.99 percent of Class of 2019 applicants

'First-gen' students and faculty connect over dinner

Miss America 2014 will speak about celebrating diversity

President Eisgruber appoints search committee for new dean of the college

Benjamin delves into 'discriminatory design' in medical, scientific research