Merriam-Webster
noun | a reference source containing words alphabetically arranged along with information about their forms, pronunciations, functions, and etymologies
1,072,371
Followers
971
Following
32,447
Tweets
441.5
Avg Engagement
6,392
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @MerriamWebster's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Mega Influencer (1M+)
- Account Age:2009-12-15
- Verification:No
- Location:Springfield, MA
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,250
- Avg Likes per Tweet:378.9
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:62.6
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsMerriam-Webster's tweets receive high engagement with an average of 26,093 likes and 4,484 retweets per tweet. The account uses exclusivity and humor to boost interaction and maintain a loyal following.
378.9
Avg Likes/Tweet
62.6
Avg Retweets/Tweet
1,231,566
Total Likes
203,425
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
135
Median Likes
17
Median Retweets
464
75th Percentile
102,778
Top Tweet
0.41
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Mixed
Balanced content approach
49.9%
Original
47.6%
Replies
1.6%
Retweets
0.8%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.1%
With Media
62.8%
With Links
24.2%
With #Tags
35.3%
With @Mentions
2.7%
With Emojis
98
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Interactive
Balances broadcasting with conversation
0.95
Reply/Original Ratio
0.51
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
90.3%
Weekday Posts
9.7%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,250 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 53 retweets (2% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,250 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 50,000 followersThe primary audience includes language learners, educators, and general English speakers interested in word origins and usage. It also attracts users who follow trending linguistic topics and humor.
Average
Audience Quality
29.6%
Suspicion Index
41.8%
Low-Quality %
11
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
50.0%
Empty Bio
42.5%
<10 Tweets
5.9%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
59.9%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
89.2%
No URL
33.7%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
29,043,256
Total Potential Reach
11
Median Follower Reach
86
75th Percentile Reach
4.9%
>1K followers
0.6%
>10K followers
0.1%
>50K followers
0.1%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
41.8%
Creators
20,888 accounts
15.7%
Consumers
7,868 accounts
42.5%
Dormant
21,244 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
780
Verified Followers
0.77% of total
10,950
Protected Accounts
10.84% of total
4 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
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|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,105,325 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
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| @NatlParkService | 1,187,867 | Park Ranger | Nature, Conservation, Exploration |
| @LIVEpositivity | 1,133,415 | Inspirational Speaker | quotes, inspiration, motivation |
| @AnandWrites | 693,152 | Author | politics, writing, journalism |
| @megcabot | 648,403 | - | - |
| @Oatmeal | 622,713 | Cartoonist | comics, games, humor |
| @IamMzilikazi | 544,638 | Musician | Pan-African music, Album, Rise |
| @FeedingAmerica | 460,496 | Charity | Hunger relief, charity, children |
| @jstorres | 401,173 | Banker | Author, Soccer, Blockchain |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
46,290
Followers With Bio
54,709
Followers Without Bio
45.83%
% With Bio
54.17%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed256,599
Combined Engagement
221,756
Total Likes
34,843
Total Retweets
51,320
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
0%
With @Mentions
0%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
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Key Insights & Takeaways
The account uses exclusivity and limited access to drive engagement and loyalty. Humor and relatable content, such as word definitions and trending topics, help maintain audience interest. It effectively combines educational value with entertainment to create a unique brand identity.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 1,072,371
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @MerriamWebster reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 1,072,371 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 441.5 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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