last word

noun

Definition of last word

1 : the final remark in a verbal exchange

2a : the power of final decision

b : a definitive statement or treatment this study will surely be the last word on the subject for many years

3 : the most advanced, up-to-date, or fashionable exemplar of its kind the last word in sports cars

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a swimsuit that is the last word in sportswear this season

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Any last words of wisdom from the world of weddings and registries? — Nora Deligter, Vogue, "On the Registry: The Homeware Curator Who Hoped for Dior Wine Glasses," 28 June 2018 Noplis' last words tore at his conscience — ultimately altering his career path. — Beth Warren, The Courier-Journal, "Tired of going to funerals, this doctor treats addiction with drugs," 21 June 2018 For a moment, the last words of Amazing Grace didn't come. — Joe Robertson And Ian Cummings, kansascity, "'Hungering for goodness and justice': Mourners gather in KCK to honor slain deputies," 17 June 2018 Here’s what happens when parents have a few last words to say to their kids before the kid is ripped away, and [the parents are] taken away by the wall and shot or detained or arrested or whatever. — Todd Vanderwerff, Vox, "Handmaid’s Tale writer Yahlin Chang on what she learned researching child separations," 20 June 2018 The White House pointed to the financial disclosure as the last word. — Glenn Fleishman, Fortune, "How Melania Trump Got Paid by the News Media's Licensing of Trump Family Photos," 2 July 2018 Molina, though, got in the last word Monday night as the Cardinals snapped their four-game skid. — Arizona Republic, azcentral, "Torey Lovullo and Yadier Molina meet to clear the air, but Cardinals get the last word," 2 July 2018 The composition is intended to evoke the emotion behind the seven last words of Christ. — Grace Dickinson, Philly.com, "Philly's amazing church-music concert scene is now at its Easter best," 14 Mar. 2018 James Huberty wanted some sort of last word in San Ysidro. — David Freed, Anchorage Daily News, "It’s not just the guns, or even the mental illness. Why aren’t we talking about rage?," 25 Feb. 2018

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