newest

adjective

Definition of newestnext
as in latest

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newest
  1. latest
  2. recent
  3. new
  4. current
  5. modern
  6. contemporary
  7. newfangled
Adjective
  • The shooting happened the 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.
    — Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Feb. 2023
  • The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2023
Definition of latest
Adjective
  • Pilipino Workers Center has been raising and distributing funds to Filipino Americans affected by the recent fires, said Soriano-Versoza.
    — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Movies based on videogames, once unfertile IP for Hollywood at the box office, have blossomed in recent years.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of recent
Adjective
  • The Israeli government shut down the supply of food and other humanitarian aid into Gaza ahead of the offensive, in a bid to pressure Hamas into releasing more hostages and impose new conditions on the extension of the ceasefire.
    — Tim Lister and Ibrahim Dahman, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
  • That's nothing new from Brown; the Tony-winning composer writes the kind of music that moves, endears, tickles, and entertains.
    — Shania Russell, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of new
Adjective
  • Explore Billboard See latest videos, charts and news News of Cadd’s condition was shared on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 8 (Australian time), with a statement from his family revealing his current health status.
    — Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The gray wolves share physical features with dire wolves but remain genetically and behaviorally distinct due to the limits of current technology and incomplete ancient DNA.
    — John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of current
Adjective
  • The curved, low-profile silhouette creates a modern spin on the otherwise classic design, while the chair’s high-density foam filling offers superior support.
    — Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Most of the modern canal network originally dates to pre-Hispanic times, more than 1400 years ago.
    — Ari Caramanica, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of modern
Adjective
  • Few gallerists in the contemporary design sphere have the singular vision of Nina Yashar, 67.
    — Laura May Todd, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Essentially the point is that strategies must evolve beyond historical approaches not suited for contemporary events.
    — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of contemporary
Adjective
  • Back in June, Apple floated a compelling scenario for its newfangled Siri.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Playing in Japan in July could even lead to interest in a newfangled All-Star Game in Tokyo, pitting the best players from Japan against the best of the rest of the major leagues.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of newfangled
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