like new

phrase

: in very good condition : like something that has recently been made
Once the jewelry has been cleaned, it'll be like new.

Examples of like new in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
When Jenn tells her that Vicki just doesn’t like new girls, Carmella hits her with a nuke by saying that Vicki is new this year too. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026 Apple Ternus and other employees announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, which include incremental changes to the product lines like new colors and a new ability to customize the voice of its Siri artificial intelligence assistant. — David Ingram, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026 Simple upgrades like new hardware, door swaps, and lighting refresh a kitchen fast. — Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026 Upgrades like new tires, seats, or a sound system can modernize an older vehicle. — Keith Laing, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for like new

Cite this Entry

“Like new.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/like%20new. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster