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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new information
new technology
new ideas
a new system
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Recent Examples of new
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
Its intuitive editing tools, combined with accessibility through platforms like Google Gemini, Flow, Vids, and Vertex AI, open new frontiers for filmmakers, marketers, educators, and game designers alike.
—Sahar Hashmi, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Either way, your new bedding just might invoke dreams of France: All Sijo linen is sourced from Normandy, which has a centuries-old tradition of producing top-notch linen.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 June 2025
Affectionately, the 35-year-old pop star is not known for setting or chasing trends, instead using fashion to tease new musical eras or evoke a sense of girl-next-door relatability.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 29 June 2025
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Adjective
Pair it with flat sandals and a woven bag for exploring a new city, or transition to cooler temps with a cardigan or denim jacket.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
Its intuitive editing tools, combined with accessibility through platforms like Google Gemini, Flow, Vids, and Vertex AI, open new frontiers for filmmakers, marketers, educators, and game designers alike.
—Sahar Hashmi, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Either way, your new bedding just might invoke dreams of France: All Sijo linen is sourced from Normandy, which has a centuries-old tradition of producing top-notch linen.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 June 2025
Affectionately, the 35-year-old pop star is not known for setting or chasing trends, instead using fashion to tease new musical eras or evoke a sense of girl-next-door relatability.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for new
Adjective
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To take full advantage of this novel solution, greater adoption is needed by standards organizations and industry groups.—
Srinivas Shekar,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Leave Burke aside for the moment, save to observe that Sullivan’s approach in invoking him was novel at a time when even like-minded activists preferred radicalism.—
Jack Butler,
National Review,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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Everything then was fresh, local, and far more creative than people of today can even imagine.—
James Dodson
July 7,
Literary Hub,
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
Adjective
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Despite introducing the modern world to Nintendo games with 1981’s arcade classic, the great ape was quickly sidelined in favor of making Mario a star.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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Get Back redefined modern music documentary and longform storytelling, sweeping the Emmys’ documentary categories with five awards.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Banks typically have more rigid credit and product boxes, and alternative lenders tend to be a little bit less rigid.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The 28-year-old trades her ethereal R&B sound for a lean into alternative female rage.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Perhaps the most audacious and enduring effort by a Western leader to alter political speech came in 1604 when newly installed King James I of England ordered 47 leading Biblical scholars to develop a new Bible translation.—
Bruce Yandle,
Twin Cities,
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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For brand builders and business leaders, the insight is simple: AI doesn’t need to feel robotic or unfamiliar.—
Allen Adamson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Charlie Brown loves camp and is determined to make his final year special, but Sally, a first-time camper, is nervous and skeptical of the new and unfamiliar place.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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And astronomers have a brand-new, superpowerful eye with which to see the changing cosmos: the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
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In Kansas City, the brand-new Museum of BBQ showcases how this quintessential American cuisine is made. Road Cruise Take a road cruise along a captivating northeast loop that’s filled with urban attractions, rugged coasts and gorgeous mountains.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Throughout the month, additional performances including international film screenings, dance (contemporary and classical), and hands-on ARTtalks—plus competitions, exhibitions, and free community events will be held.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Unlike his contemporary, the science fiction author Jules Verne, who imagined a technologically facilitated journey to the Moon, Flammarion preferred a type of spiritual journey.—
Matthew Shindell,
Space.com,
29 June 2025
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“New.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/new. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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