1
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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2
as in fresh
recently made and never used before
that unique scent that comes with a new car
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3
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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4
as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
new techniques in plastic surgery
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5
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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Try This Instead
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Try This
new information
new technology
new ideas
a new system
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Recent Examples of new
Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
The man who allegedly killed 18-year-old Morgan Hill resident Marissa DiNapoli has been charged with murder as new details emerge about the case, according to Santa Clara County court records.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
The Invictus Games are set to take place in Birmingham from July 10-17, 2027, with competitors participating in nine core sports, with three new additions – e-sports, pickleball, and laser run.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 11 July 2025
The largest provisions in the legislation would extend expiring tax cuts and create a few new ones, and a dramatic increasing in spending on border security.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 29 June 2025
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The Archbishop of Miami has some strong words about Florida’s new detention center for migrants in the Everglades.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
The man who allegedly killed 18-year-old Morgan Hill resident Marissa DiNapoli has been charged with murder as new details emerge about the case, according to Santa Clara County court records.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
The Invictus Games are set to take place in Birmingham from July 10-17, 2027, with competitors participating in nine core sports, with three new additions – e-sports, pickleball, and laser run.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 11 July 2025
The largest provisions in the legislation would extend expiring tax cuts and create a few new ones, and a dramatic increasing in spending on border security.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for new
Adjective
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But in reality, many of the most successful companies didn’t start with novel inventions.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Her novel Tongue was published in English by Bloomsbury in 2009.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Hamilton suggested that Ferrari should start fresh to develop the new car after a disappointing home race at Silverstone.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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The full menu features ten alcoholic and ten no-low ABV serves, each carefully modernized using advanced techniques, refined ingredients, and a fresh approach to balance and presentation.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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How to style white jeans for fall 2025 No longer exclusive to summer, white jeans are positioning themselves as a modern and sophisticated alternative to your dark wash denim for fall 2025.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
13 July 2025
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Even with higher on-average incomes, gay parents face the same challenges of the modern economy as straight ones — from student loan repayments to a carton of eggs.—
Sam Raus,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Roads were closed in the area and police were asking folks to avoid Cataldi Park and find alternative routes.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
14 July 2025
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Although the film raked in over $44 million at the global box office, the need to bypass traditional studios reflects broader patterns where Black women must build alternative systems to access fair compensation.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Furthermore, newly qualified doctors often feel unprepared to manage pain effectively, and many primary care providers report low confidence in their ability to treat pain.—
Hany Demian,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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That leaves The Pitt as the newly re-rechristened HBO Max's only currently running original series.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Being sent to an unfamiliar war zone far from their countries of origin, families or communities must feel like another criminal sentence.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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During a recent board meeting, Myers used AI to clarify unfamiliar terms instead of raising her hand to ask questions.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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One of the main attractions of the Genesis Scottish Open was undoubtedly the 6th hole, where players competed for more than just a good score: the chance to win a brand-new car.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Anyone could be forgiven for not realizing this week’s slasher thriller, starring Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze, Jr., is a brand-new movie, not a revival of the 1997 box-office hit which launched those two as stars and had exactly the same memorable title.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Meanwhile, the final two sentences are painfully inspirational therapy-speak—which would be cringe-worthy enough in a contemporary novel but sound jarringly anachronistic in the context of a 19th century period piece.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
11 July 2025
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Despite starting off with a short story set in 1963, this is a contemporary meditation on the discovery of self, memory and kinship by an emerging voice in Kenyan fiction.—
Wanjeri Gakuru
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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“New.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/new. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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