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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
Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Debruge, who will assume his new role on April 6, spent two decades as Variety’s chief film critic, writing over 2,000 film reviews.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
In July 2018, NATO’s gleaming new Brussels headquarters was poised to host its first leaders’ summit.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Rahim likens this new interpretation to The Fugitive.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
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These extraordinary new songs find Paul writing with rare openness about his childhood in post-war Liverpool, the resilience of his parents, and early adventures shared with George Harrison and John Lennon long before the world had ever heard of Beatlemania.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Debruge, who will assume his new role on April 6, spent two decades as Variety’s chief film critic, writing over 2,000 film reviews.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
In July 2018, NATO’s gleaming new Brussels headquarters was poised to host its first leaders’ summit.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Rahim likens this new interpretation to The Fugitive.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for new
Adjective
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Each novel glimpse into the cosmic abyss continues our unending pursuit of knowledge.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Oceanus12 involved in the trial is a novel series of 12m unmanned surface vessels (USVs).—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
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For a burst of contrasting sweetness, toss in some pomegranate seeds along with a drizzle of hot honey and a tuft of fresh mint too.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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More than 460 people picked up fresh produce when local nonprofit Food Lifeline brought a truckload last Friday, according to Cooper.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The airport is in the middle of its long-term, $1 billion SDF Next Program, which includes a refreshed concourse, ticketing area and more security checkpoints.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Aside from the diamond seats—which are limited to the two highest trims—I’ve fumbled to find anything to write home about in the refreshed Pilot.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
29 Jan. 2026
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Dinner in Carrick goes elevated at The Oarsman, a modern Irish standout, or cozier at The Red Bank, where local produce meets a candlelit garden setting.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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The interior was redesigned with new modern enhancements and interactive videos to elevate the fan experience.—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Coal and nuclear pivot The government has sought to pivot to coal as an alternative source, removing an 80% maximum operation limit, and nuclear energy by raising the nuclear power plant utilization rate from around 70% to over 80%.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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But starting in 2022, unbeknown to the school administration, Misczak set up an alternative payment method through PayPal so parents could use their cards again, according to the indictment and a civil suit filed by KinderHaus against Misczak in December.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The primary culprits behind the latest mortgage rate surge are familiar, if newly intensified.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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After most of those incidents, ABC and Warners have vowed to do a better job vetting contestants and tightening up other procedures before cameras rolled and supporting their newly famous alumni afterward.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Mar. 2026
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Despite the genre’s growing popularity, the culture remains somewhat niche and relatively unfamiliar to some communities, Han told CNN.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
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Monitor your records, question anything unfamiliar and stay alert.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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For the first time since 1996, Sublime will release a brand-new album, Until the Sun Explodes, June 12, with Jakob Nowell — the late Bradley Nowell‘s son — on vocals alongside original members Eric Wilson on bass and Bud Gaugh on drums.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Google Smartphone Deals The Google Pixel 10 serves as a high-performance entry point into Google's latest ecosystem, featuring 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and the brand-new Tensor G5 chip for seamless multitasking.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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“New.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/new. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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