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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Oklahoma City led by almost 30 at the half and went into the final frame with an 88-62 lead.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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Regardless, the Angels were scoreless entering their final three outs again — Angel Stadium playing home to an offense in need of a pulse check.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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
Adjective
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If one looks at government yields since the end of last year, a different picture emerges.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Peso Pluma returned after an abrupt cancellation last year due to weather conditions, and Shakira delivered a two-hour set that concluded with a fireworks over the city’s skyline.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Sports betting is an out-of-control craze among young men.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur Launched in 2007, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur (20% ABV) surged to its highest popularity in the last two years as the spritz craze ran rampant.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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His 14 home runs have come in his last 34 games, making Crow-Armstrong just the third Cubs hitter since 1901 to record at least 14 across any 34-game single-season span, joining Sammy Sosa (twice, latter in 2002) and Hank Sauer (twice, latter in 1954).—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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This latter sequence, Piscine, is a slower portion, as history has seen drivers clip part of the wall on Turn 15, which could break the suspension and/or send drivers flying into the barriers outside Turn 16.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
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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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
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“Latest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latest. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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