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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Iran is attempting to crush dissent with a new wave of arrests, targeting groups perceived as threats to the regime.
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Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
In terms of applications, the recent buzz around AI agents and tools like OpenClaw is already creating a new wave of demand.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
As cedar pollen fades, a new wave of allergens is ready to take its place.
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That’s 17 nominees spanning hip-hop, R&B, Latin pop, Britpop, heavy metal, new wave and more.
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Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
In terms of applications, the recent buzz around AI agents and tools like OpenClaw is already creating a new wave of demand.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
As cedar pollen fades, a new wave of allergens is ready to take its place.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
That’s 17 nominees spanning hip-hop, R&B, Latin pop, Britpop, heavy metal, new wave and more.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 26 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 3 Mar. 2026.
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