New Year
noun
1
: the calendar year about to start or recently started
2
a
usually New Year's
: new year's day
b
: the first days of a calendar year
3
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On New Year's Day in 2025, Moretz seemingly confirmed the couple's engagement on Instagram.
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In a New Year’s Day post, the actor’s slideshow featured an image of her and Harrison showing off coordinating diamond rings.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
Japanese bombers came at the city in waves over 11 days during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
The tough yet versatile bots have also shown off their soft sides, twerking in 2018, dancing in the New Year in 2020, and getting down to help the Rolling Stones celebrate the 40-anniversary of their Tattoo You album.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In a New Year’s Day post, the actor’s slideshow featured an image of her and Harrison showing off coordinating diamond rings.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
Japanese bombers came at the city in waves over 11 days during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
The tough yet versatile bots have also shown off their soft sides, twerking in 2018, dancing in the New Year in 2020, and getting down to help the Rolling Stones celebrate the 40-anniversary of their Tattoo You album.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
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“New Year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/New%20Year. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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