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When to Hyphenate Adjectives

Hyphens are used to connect two words – or compounds – that modify a noun (ex: award-winning actor, brown-eyed girl).

While different style guides offer up different recommendations on how and when to hyphenate, the key to keeping your writing smooth is to not over-hyphenate. For instance, leave the hyphen out when it’s clear that both words modify the noun.

Examples of this include high school student, human rights activist, and ice cream sandwich (our personal favorite). What’s yours?

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