new wave
noun
variants
often New Wave
1
: a cinematic movement that is characterized by improvisation, abstraction, and subjective symbolism and that often makes use of experimental photographic techniques
2
: a new movement in a particular field
3
: popular music less raw than punk rock and typically including unconventional melodies, exaggerated beats, and quirky lyrics
4
: dernier cri
especially
: fashion that is strikingly outrageous
Examples of new wave in a Sentence
people who listened to punk, New Wave, or disco
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The upcoming historic mission, expected to lift off as soon as early March, will mark the first time humans have ventured to the moon’s vicinity in more than 50 years — and kick-start a new wave of lunar exploration that could answer enduring questions about Earth’s natural satellite.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Launched in 2024, the program is part of a broader new wave of fertility and hormonal health offerings at properties around the globe.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
June highlights The Human, Soft Cell and Alison Moyet bring ’80s new wave to the Bowl on June 4, followed on June 6 by the 37th Mariachi USA with fireworks on June 6.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
That's low compared to recent prices, but the potential to earn big returns amid the volatility has pulled a new wave of silver buyers into the market, helping to further increase demand for the white metal.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Launched in 2024, the program is part of a broader new wave of fertility and hormonal health offerings at properties around the globe.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
June highlights The Human, Soft Cell and Alison Moyet bring ’80s new wave to the Bowl on June 4, followed on June 6 by the 37th Mariachi USA with fireworks on June 6.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
That's low compared to recent prices, but the potential to earn big returns amid the volatility has pulled a new wave of silver buyers into the market, helping to further increase demand for the white metal.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for new wave
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“New wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/new%20wave. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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