Since the term entered the popular lexicon in a more general context, the spelling clone has been used exclusively.

Durkheimian terms such as "collective consciousness" have since entered the popular lexicon.

It is believed the term "breadline" entered the popular lexicon in the 1880s.

It has even been entered into the popular lexicon as "doing a Norman."

Is this a sufficiently strong concept to enter the popular lexicon, the way Mr. Gladwell's tipping point has?

At one point the term "herpetic" even entered the popular lexicon.

Phrases like "evil empire" and "May the Force be with you" have become part of the popular lexicon.

A related term that has entered the popular lexicon is little black book (or simply black book).

The term "golden parachute" entered the popular lexicon in the 1980's, during a wave of corporate takeovers.