as in final
following all others of the same kind in order or time
the latest news reveals many details we didn't know before
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as in trend
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
following the latest in design
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Recent Examples of latest
Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Feb. 2023
The shooting came a day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.
—Bloomberg.com, 14 Feb. 2023
Dana Branham, Dallas News, 30 Apr. 2020
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
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Adjective
The American Western drama is the latest of Taylor Sheridan's ever-growing Yellowstone franchise surrounding the legacy of the Dutton family from west of the Mississippi.
—Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Feb. 2023
The shooting came a day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.
—Bloomberg.com, 14 Feb. 2023
Noun
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latest
Adjective
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In their final game in purple and gold Johnson ended up scoring 24 second-half points on 8-of-9 shooting, and led all scorers with 28 points and Morrow had 15 points and seven rebounds.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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In the final game of the night for the women, the Trojans held off a tough Wildcats team to book an Elite Eight showdown with UConn.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Like just about every other shoe trend, there’s a divide.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
4 Apr. 2025
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The top of Steinfeld’s attire featured long sleeves and a high neckline evocative of the Victorian era from which the dark glamour trend takes inspiration.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The star slugged 38 home runs with an OPS near .900 in 2023, but the 100 games from last year really dropped his value.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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California has been ground zero for the H5N1 bird flu since last March.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Hall started the company during the early 20th century postcard craze, originally operating out of a bookstore in Norfolk, Nebraska, with his brothers, William and Rollie.—
Monty Davis,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2025
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Those cautionary words didn’t keep direct-to-consumer genetic testing from becoming something of a craze, bolstered by publicity about celebrities responding to genetic indicators.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Man threatened, attacked latter carrier over several months The Justice Department became aware of Franklin's actions toward the carrier after the United States Postal Inspection Service received a complaint about Franklin possibly committing threats and obstruction against the employee.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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There admittedly aren’t many of this latter group; but likely enough to sink any party-line legislation Speaker Johnson has in mind.—
Charlie Hunt,
The Conversation,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Abstract Expressionism, a painterly movement that trumpeted drippy strokes and flat canvases, was still in vogue when Whitten enrolled at Cooper Union in 1960.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Pixel 9a has the same flat aluminum frame that has been in vogue on smartphones for the past few years.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
19 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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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
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“Latest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latest. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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