New Year
noun
1
: the calendar year about to start or recently started
2
a
usually New Year's
: new year's day
b
: the first days of a calendar year
3
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Este Haim is a rock ’n’ roll bassist, a highly visible New York Knicks fan and — as of this past New Year’s Eve — the happily married wife of a blockchain entrepreneur named Jonathan Levin.
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Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
The deployment is nearly as large as one-third of its total uniformed force and exceeds the number of officers deployed at prior major events, including New Year’s Eve in Times Square and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
—Mark Morales, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
There was a spread of appetizers including cheese, vegetables and meats reminiscent of New Year’s Eve.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
On New Year's Day, Bunnie shared a post of the former couple ringing in 2026 together in a sweet moment on stage.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
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Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
The deployment is nearly as large as one-third of its total uniformed force and exceeds the number of officers deployed at prior major events, including New Year’s Eve in Times Square and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
—Mark Morales, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
There was a spread of appetizers including cheese, vegetables and meats reminiscent of New Year’s Eve.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
On New Year's Day, Bunnie shared a post of the former couple ringing in 2026 together in a sweet moment on stage.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
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“New Year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/New%20Year. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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