new wave
noun
often capitalized N&W
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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This trend marks a new wave of changemakers: despite rising awareness and education, many women still lack access to adequate information and support.
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Sophie Okolo, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
After striking back on Friday night, Iran launched a new wave of strikes toward Israel on Saturday morning.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 14 June 2025
The space is indicative of the company’s efforts to take on a more active cultural role and links the worlds of design and art to pave the way for a new wave of creativity.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
President Donald Trump’s first judicial nominees since returning to the White House are set to appear Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee as the administration moves quickly to install a new wave of conservative judges shaped by high-stakes legal battles in red states.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 June 2025
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Sophie Okolo, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
After striking back on Friday night, Iran launched a new wave of strikes toward Israel on Saturday morning.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 14 June 2025
The space is indicative of the company’s efforts to take on a more active cultural role and links the worlds of design and art to pave the way for a new wave of creativity.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
President Donald Trump’s first judicial nominees since returning to the White House are set to appear Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee as the administration moves quickly to install a new wave of conservative judges shaped by high-stakes legal battles in red states.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 June 2025
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“New wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/new%20wave. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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