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as in novel
not known or experienced before
Spanish was a new course of study for her advances in optical technology allow us to observe new planets
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as in fresh
recently made and never used before
that unique scent that comes with a new car
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as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
a little rest made him a new man after the exhausting basketball game
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as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
new techniques in plastic surgery
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as in alternative
taking the place of one that came before
after my bike was stolen, my scooter became my new mode of transportation
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Recent Examples of new
Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 19 June 2026
Pair that with the seasonal swap above and a quick re-audit whenever your life changes, like a new job or a move.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
Iranian wariness of the US is not new.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
The city could choose to enact a temporary moratorium on the projects, but not until late October due to new state guidelines that lengthened the process of doing so, McEachern said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2026
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The fandom reignited a sense of joy and togetherness in New York and even brought together new fans.
—Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 19 June 2026
Pair that with the seasonal swap above and a quick re-audit whenever your life changes, like a new job or a move.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
Iranian wariness of the US is not new.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
The city could choose to enact a temporary moratorium on the projects, but not until late October due to new state guidelines that lengthened the process of doing so, McEachern said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for new
Adjective
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Naturally occurring tax revenues derived from economic growth would help obviate the need for Springfield’s seemingly endless quests for novel fees and tax ideas.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Superhero cinema has dominated since then, and Brad Bird's visual style and humor feel less novel.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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October 23 – November 21 Scorpio, fresh ideas want real-world tests.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Ecola Restaurant & Market The Oregon Coast is known for its seafood, especially fresh oysters, Dungeness crab, clams, and albacore tuna.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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Customers will also notice a refreshed visual identity.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
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So the Pep Guardiola era is over, with a domestic double in the bag and a season that suggests a refreshed Manchester City are on the right lines.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The finish is what sells it, and the modern methods aim to look like hair that’s always been there.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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Executive Travel And Leadership The modern executive is, functionally, a professional time-zone crosser.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
Adjective
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Business executives have already poured millions of dollars into groups that oppose the billionaire tax or are promoting alternative solutions to wealth inequality.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Residents should clear dead or dying vegetation around their homes, landscape with fire-resistant plants and nonflammable ground cover, and find alternative ways to dispose of landscape debris, according to Cal Fire’s Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit.—
Haley Parsley,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Calls to Mass Audubon surged in 2020 as newly remote workers wanted to identify what was flying past their windows.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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And, in Israel, both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents and his coalition partners see the developments as a disaster for Israeli national-security interests, with Hezbollah still standing in Lebanon and the Iranian regime not just standing but newly emboldened.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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For a club that entered the year with relatively modest postseason aspirations, a surprising surge to the top of the standings has come with some significant personnel shuffling, moving players into unfamiliar situations and finding creative ways to survive stretches with limited depth.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Messi—who’s playing in his sixth World Cup in 2026—is a household name, but those who are new to the world of soccer may be unfamiliar with his partner.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
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Charlotte’s news cycle so far this week spans a major banking leadership change, a high-stakes mayoral selection and the close of a chapter at a brand-new high school.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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Microsoft has a brand-new generation of Surface devices powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 chips, promising big performance and long battery life.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2026
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“New.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/new. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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