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a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
a swimsuit that is the last word in sportswear this season
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Recent Examples of last word
What's New Audio of a pilot's last words before a fatal crash in Hawaii has been shared by a local news outlet.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Allison Holker wrote tWitch’s last words to his family in her memoir This Far.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 4 Feb. 2025
Continue reading … ‘DIED NEEDLESSLY’ – Former child star's last words to mom as wildfire burns home with him trapped inside.
—Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
Moore’s last words had already been read by Lindsey Vann, his lawyer of 10 years.
—Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Allison Holker wrote tWitch’s last words to his family in her memoir This Far.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 4 Feb. 2025
Continue reading … ‘DIED NEEDLESSLY’ – Former child star's last words to mom as wildfire burns home with him trapped inside.
—Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
Moore’s last words had already been read by Lindsey Vann, his lawyer of 10 years.
—Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last word
Noun
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The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.—
Dana Branham,
Dallas News,
30 Apr. 2020
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That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.—
Brendan Bures,
chicagotribune.com,
2 Oct. 2019
Noun
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As travelers begin to plan their trips for the summer, a new report is revealing the latest travel trends, spotlighting the opportunity for a family affair.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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But as diffusers and candles have grown in popularity, the trend has started to come home.—
Susan Campos,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Many will remember the sourdough bread-baking craze that emerged at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when people were stuck at home and looking for something creative to do.—
Michael Allen,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Mar. 2025
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Air fryers hit the market around 2010, but rose to fame during the home cooking craze of the pandemic lockdown.—
Meg St-Esprit,
Bon Appétit,
18 Mar. 2025
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Her pain and rage, her desire to be coddled and loved all announced itself with a furious punk purity.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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Red flag warnings abound; wildfires rage in North Carolina, Florida Wildfires burning on the East Coast caused closures and evacuations as officials on Friday issued red flag warnings amid a combination of high winds, low humidity and dry conditions.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Some jeans were a blast from the past for millennials who grew up with low rises and flare fits in vogue.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Mar. 2025
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In recent years, under the leadership of Democratic donors and others with links to the broader liberal movement, Internews has put its thumb on the scale in developing nations to promote ideas in vogue with domestic left-of-center activists.—
Robert Schmad,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Together Employee engagement reflects employees’ involvement and enthusiasm in their work and workplace, and language plays a major role in shaping that experience.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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With such unprecedented headwinds, the party actually did OK after Biden left the race: Kamala Harris boosted party members' enthusiasm and avoided a wipeout.—
Alex Thompson,
Axios,
22 Mar. 2025
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The challenge was to build something out of nothing, and a style that belonged to the England teams themselves and not just the clubs.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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His editing style, with its big budgets and nonconfrontational leadership, feels akin to hosting.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Last word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/last%20word. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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