1
as in mint
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state
the restaurant uses only really fresh ingredients in all of its dishes
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2
as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness
if you are fresh with the art teacher, she'll give you a detention immediately
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as in new
not known or experienced before
a fresh look at the situation
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as in more
resulting in an increase in amount or number
she's making fresh changes on top of the existing ones
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as in stylish
slang
being in the latest or current fashion
those are some fresh threads you have on, man!
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as in runoff
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Recent Examples of fresh
Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 21 June 2026
Otis was out of the top 1,000 names from 1995 to 2014 and now sounds like a fresh choice.
—Parents, 21 June 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Devotees love how the aluminum walls and constant but surprisingly not-too-loud ventilation keep the air inside fresh, as does a charcoal filter designed to absorb airborne impurities that can creep into bottles through their corks or caps.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Extra perks beyond the grocery aisles Walmart continues to update its membership with fresh upgrades to keep the service highly competitive.
—Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 21 June 2026
Otis was out of the top 1,000 names from 1995 to 2014 and now sounds like a fresh choice.
—Parents, 21 June 2026
Noun
The stainless steel grinding bowl is removable and comes with a storage lid to keep ground coffee fresh.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Devotees love how the aluminum walls and constant but surprisingly not-too-loud ventilation keep the air inside fresh, as does a charcoal filter designed to absorb airborne impurities that can creep into bottles through their corks or caps.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fresh
Adjective
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In other cruise news, Carnival Cruise Line recently cut the ribbon on RelaxAway at Half Moon Cay, a private destination in the Bahamas shared with Holland America, featuring pristine beaches.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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As soon as daylight saving time hits, like clockwork, my once borderline obsessive need to have perfectly pristine floors, windows, walls, and closets is thrown to the wayside.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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Set a clear cap before booking so plans stay wise.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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Zacha would not be the only player who would be wise to keep.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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The first colorway will be available in an all-blue silhouette that also features Clark's new signature logo.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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On Wednesday, federal prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss all charges in the case, citing new video evidence.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Those, to me, were the people that had a lot more to say after the reunion ended.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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But more variations of Austronesian languages have been identified in Taiwan, accompanied with more intricate grammatical structures and expansive vocabularies, which has provided insights for linguists.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Beren has achived high ratings from customers since moving into a stylish dining room that was formerly a vegetarian fine-dining restaurant.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Baby blue is tranquil and stylish—but just offbeat enough to be interesting.—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The post comes as Jackson and Jones head into a Republican primary runoff election on Tuesday after neither GOP candidate secured more than 50% of the vote in last month’s primary.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
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Concerns about runoff Thad Scott, professor of biology and director of the Center for Reservoir and Aquatic Systems at Baylor University, said Protect the Paluxy Valley contacted him for his thoughts concerning the natural resources of the river.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Brides were expected, in most cultures at various points in history, to be virginal, pure and dedicated to their husbands.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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Each statue the perfect epitome of silent, mothering, virginal womanhood that Ireland had come to worship.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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May 21 – June 20 What message wants a brighter, bolder voice?—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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This look tag-teams vertical ribbons of strawberry milk with bold candy apple red for a look that's nothing short of delectable.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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“Fresh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fresh. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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