new wave
noun
often capitalized N&W
1
: a cinematic movement that is characterized by improvisation, abstraction, and subjective symbolism and that often makes use of experimental photographic techniques
2
: a new movement in a particular field
3
: popular music less raw than punk rock and typically including unconventional melodies, exaggerated beats, and quirky lyrics
4
: dernier cri
especially
: fashion that is strikingly outrageous
Examples of new wave in a Sentence
people who listened to punk, New Wave, or disco
Recent Examples on the Web
Those who joined the civil lawsuit in 2016 saw new waves off attacks.
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Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Easily identified by a swaggering silhouette that may include epaulets, a belt and a double-breasted front, the best men’s trench coats can instantly transform the wearer into a film noir anti-hero or a French new wave heartthrob.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024
As the Dodgers’ first year with Shohei Ohtani brings a new wave of fans to Vin Scully Avenue, tour guides at the nearly 62-year-old stadium have voted to unionize.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Apr. 2024
Factors like whether to consume, extend or create apps and how to leverage a new wave of citizen developers enabled by generative AI are also key to leaders achieving higher ROI with AI.
—Aaron Reich, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Formerly a 1960s health resort, the hotel is part of a new wave of stylish new developments in the ski town.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024
Wells is beginning her new role with an inaugural collection already released, ushering in a new wave of creativity for the National Women’s Soccer League.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
The rise of contingency fee cases kicked off a new wave of lobbying across the nation.
—Shalina Chatlani, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Navalny’s return to Russia in early 2021 and his own arrest sparked a new wave of powerful protests.
—Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 7 Mar. 2024
Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Easily identified by a swaggering silhouette that may include epaulets, a belt and a double-breasted front, the best men’s trench coats can instantly transform the wearer into a film noir anti-hero or a French new wave heartthrob.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024
As the Dodgers’ first year with Shohei Ohtani brings a new wave of fans to Vin Scully Avenue, tour guides at the nearly 62-year-old stadium have voted to unionize.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Apr. 2024
Factors like whether to consume, extend or create apps and how to leverage a new wave of citizen developers enabled by generative AI are also key to leaders achieving higher ROI with AI.
—Aaron Reich, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Formerly a 1960s health resort, the hotel is part of a new wave of stylish new developments in the ski town.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024
Wells is beginning her new role with an inaugural collection already released, ushering in a new wave of creativity for the National Women’s Soccer League.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
The rise of contingency fee cases kicked off a new wave of lobbying across the nation.
—Shalina Chatlani, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Navalny’s return to Russia in early 2021 and his own arrest sparked a new wave of powerful protests.
—Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 7 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1960, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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