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noun

Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective fresh differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of fresh are new, novel, and original. While all these words mean "having recently come into existence or use," fresh applies to what has not lost its qualities of newness such as liveliness, energy, brightness.

a fresh start

When can new be used instead of fresh?

The synonyms new and fresh are sometimes interchangeable, but new may apply to what is freshly made and unused, what has not been known before, or what has not been experienced before.

new brick
new designs
starts the new job

When could novel be used to replace fresh?

The words novel and fresh can be used in similar contexts, but novel applies to what is not only new but strange or unprecedented.

a novel approach to the problem

Where would original be a reasonable alternative to fresh?

Although the words original and fresh have much in common, original applies to what is the first of its kind to exist.

a man without one original idea

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fresh
Adjective
The show is, of course, trading in familiar stereotypes for all its real-life characters, but there is something about its bespoke combination of the retro and the fresh. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025 In northern Italy’s Alto Adige region, chardonnay is lean, minerally and mountain-fresh—proof the grape was never the problem, just the stereotype. Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
Yet, despite the fresh agreements and optimistic rhetoric, talk of tariffs is far from over. Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025 If Big Tech earnings this week top estimates — and provide upbeat guidance — markets could see fresh highs. Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fresh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fresh
Adjective
  • With them, outrage becomes fuel for sustained, wise action.
    Marc Brackett, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Hubert will play a wise woman who meets Hilary (Coco Jones) and becomes instrumental to the Banks family.
    Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • After being integrated, this system will demonstrate its capabilities in live-fire tests – advancing the Department of War’s effort to evaluate and accelerate new, cost-effective strike capabilities for conventional deterrence.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Fifth Third Bank is also looking to open a new branch on Golden Bear Gateway near Costco in December, O'Meara said.
    Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • While City boss Guardiola has used a 4-3-3 more often in his managerial career, his methods follow Lillo’s approach in using positional play to create more passing angles and greater numerical advantages at the sharp end of the pitch.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Click or tap here to learn more.
    Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Or, keep scrolling to see other stylish toiletry bags available from Quince.
    Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Ebern Designs Propane Fire Pit Extend patio season through fall and winter with this stylish fire pit.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • An election calendar must establish dates for a primary, runoff election and final election, as well as accommodate early and absentee voting and sending ballots to overseas voters — like the military — as required by state and federal voting laws.
    John Lynch, Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2025
  • In the upper chamber, Takaichi fell one seat short of a majority in a first-round vote but ultimately won in a runoff against Noda.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • To get your bathtub pristine white again, avoid using bleach, ammonia, or super abrasive chemicals.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
  • South of Tampa and North of Sarasota, the small island town has a lowkey energy and pristine beaches.
    Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Add to this Senne Lammens, who has brought calm to a previously chaotic goalkeeping situation, and INEOS’ bold approach to the summer window is starting to pay off.
    Carl Anka, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
  • From there, Anderson grounded the bold hosiery with understated brown leather pumps.
    Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The novel series is about a father and daughter trying to reconcile at the end of the world.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Toppling Brazil’s tariffs, currently at 50%, is novel to the Senate but has support from GOP co-sponsors Paul, Collins, and Murkowski.
    Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025

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“Fresh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fresh. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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