as in latest
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
The Oracle of Omaha is giving his last words of wisdom.
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 6 May 2025
Listen to this article Pope Francis died content and grateful after a busy day tending to his beloved flock, the Vatican said Tuesday in an account of the pontiff’s final hours and last words.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on Saturday (April 26) and released images of the pontiff lying in a simple wooden open casket in the chapel of the Santa Marta guesthouse as well as his last words.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
Pope Francis' final hours, last words: Vatican shares details on Francis
Pope Francis lies in state
The Vatican is providing the faithful with long hours for three days to pay their respects.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 6 May 2025
Listen to this article Pope Francis died content and grateful after a busy day tending to his beloved flock, the Vatican said Tuesday in an account of the pontiff’s final hours and last words.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on Saturday (April 26) and released images of the pontiff lying in a simple wooden open casket in the chapel of the Santa Marta guesthouse as well as his last words.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
Pope Francis' final hours, last words: Vatican shares details on Francis
Pope Francis lies in state
The Vatican is providing the faithful with long hours for three days to pay their respects.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
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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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Does the trend toward later retirement bode well or ill for American society?—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Try the trend with this silky animal print blouse, which has a V-neckline and long sleeves with elasticized cuffs.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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GameStop’s share price has exploded almost 70% since its early April fund raising announcement and is now trading at levels not seen since the tail end of the meme stock craze in 2022.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Milliner believes there is a practical side to the poultry craze as consumers increasingly seek out satisfying and affordable alternatives amid rising beef prices.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Diddy was accused of blowing up Kid Cudi’s car in a jealous rage Shortly after finding out about their relationship, Combs allegedly threatened to blow up Mescudi's car, as detailed in the lawsuit.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Haliburton, the star Indiana Pacers point guard, appeared to have missed the attempt that would pierce their hearts, turn their stomachs into mush and transform their minds into a cauldron of rage.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Industrial policy, long eschewed in policy circles, had come back in vogue as a way to strengthen supply chain resilience for industries critical to economic and national security.—
NIKITA LALWANI,
Foreign Affairs,
22 May 2025
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Recent beauty trends have proven that a shiny finish has never been more in vogue.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Such scams exploit investor enthusiasm and poor regulation to inflate prices before insiders sell off their holdings.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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This campaign has energized consumption enthusiasm among younger demographics.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Lopez wore her honey blonde hair in an ultra-long, straight style.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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This style combines an espadrille platform with a slide-on upper for a fun summer vibe.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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