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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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new products
latest products
novel products
current products
recent products
hot products
new information
latest information
current information
recent information
improved information
fresh information
new technology
latest technology
recent technology
current technology
modern technology
best technology
new ideas
different ideas
fresh ideas
fresher ideas
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a new system
a latest system
a current system
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How does the adjective new differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of new are fresh, novel, and original. While all these words mean "having recently come into existence or use," new may apply to what is freshly made and unused, what has not been known before, or what has not been experienced before.

new brick
new designs
starts the new job

When would fresh be a good substitute for new?

While the synonyms fresh and new are close in meaning, fresh applies to what has not lost its qualities of newness such as liveliness, energy, brightness.

a fresh start

When might novel be a better fit than new?

The words novel and new are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, novel applies to what is not only new but strange or unprecedented.

a novel approach to the problem

When is it sensible to use original instead of new?

In some situations, the words original and new are roughly equivalent. However, original applies to what is the first of its kind to exist.

a man without one original idea

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From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2024 This wasn’t strict regional Mexicano but, rather, a new interpretation, combining swagger and romanticism. Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024 Likewise, customers on the same size of meter will be assessed a new monthly $20 wastewater availability charge that will take effect on the same date. Joseph Flaherty, arkansasonline.com, 15 Oct. 2024 Earlier this year, it was announced that each member of the Beatles will be the subject of his own biopic in a new tetralogy directed by Sam Mendes and set for release in 2027. Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for new 

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“New.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/new. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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