as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
felt like a newborn activist after that pep rally
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as in child
a recently born person
intentionally bought clothes that were too big for her newborn but which undoubtedly would fit him in a few months
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Recent Examples of newborn
Reuters, NBC news, 9 July 2025
During our late-March stay the park was bristling with wildlife, including a newborn baby elephant being sheltered by its mother, a coalition of cheetahs racing across the plain, and a pride of lions asleep under a tree.
—Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Lynette Rice, Deadline, 30 June 2025
Tennessee, for example, requires hospitals to provide parents of newborns with information about pertussis, or whooping cough, and about the availability of a vaccine for pertussis, using information that’s in line with ACIP recommendations.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
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Adjective
Accompanied by their newborn son, Michelet and his wife arrived at the St. Vincent de Paul Community Center in Springfield, Ohio, last week looking for help from the non-profit’s volunteers.
—Reuters, NBC news, 9 July 2025
During our late-March stay the park was bristling with wildlife, including a newborn baby elephant being sheltered by its mother, a coalition of cheetahs racing across the plain, and a pride of lions asleep under a tree.
—Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Noun
Leavitt became a polarizing figure after posting a video of herself dancing in front of her newborn who had been hospitalized with RSV.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 30 June 2025
Tennessee, for example, requires hospitals to provide parents of newborns with information about pertussis, or whooping cough, and about the availability of a vaccine for pertussis, using information that’s in line with ACIP recommendations.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newborn
Noun
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Rihanna and her children, Riot Rose Mayers and RZA Athelston Mayers, arrive in style at the Los Angeles premiere of Paramount Pictures' Smurfs on July 13.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office and Elmore County paramedics responded to a call at 1:47 p.m. Saturday about an object piercing a windshield and injuring a child, the Sheriff’s Office said Monday in a news release.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The mayor has yet to internalize how much City Hall’s elaborate bait-and-switch on voters in winning approval of much-higher-than-promised new trash fees on 226,000-plus single-family homes has damaged his reputation.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The veteran outfielder has been trying to adjust to a new role as a platoon DH this season.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
Noun
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For me, my character’s heart was truly genuine in only wanting to protect and save that baby.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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No detail was too small for New Balance: even the lace-up closure is designed for easy adjustability, especially helpful at TSA when juggling bins, shoes, and (in my case) a clunky double stroller loaded with twin babies.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Photo collages in the waiting room show hundreds of patients, from infants to young adults.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Blake’s parents, wife and infant daughter are joining him, while Swanson mentioned his whole family is tagging along.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Start with a check-in at Hôtel du Couvent, a former 17th-century convent reborn as an 88‑room sanctuary.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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And the quickest way to feel new, to feel reborn, was a color or a chop to overhaul things.—
Sophie Meharenna,
Allure,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The toddler stopped crying about 15 minutes after she had been put down for a nap.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The toddler was with his father, Aaron Dontay Williams, 41, whose car was located in Giles County, Tennessee, the Auburn Police Department said in a Friday, July 11, news release.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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In the second half, a low shot from the magnificent Patri Guijarro put Spain ahead, before the rested — and somewhat missed — Esther Gonzalez came off the bench to belt home a rebound from a yard out in stoppage time.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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The future of the girls trip is bright, intentional, and very well rested—and Las Vegas is ready for it.—
Gabby Shacknai,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Newborn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newborn. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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