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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The couple from Mercer County — who declined to identify themselves — won the prize in the New Jersey Mega Millions lottery after recently scanning a ticket originally bought on New Year’s Eve, according to a press release.
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 25 May 2025
The final game fell on his birthday, which was also New Year’s Eve.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2025
Simmons and Gotti began dating in 2022, going public with their romance on New Year’s Day, 2023.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 23 May 2025
According to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, liquor stores are only required to close on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 25 May 2025
The final game fell on his birthday, which was also New Year’s Eve.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2025
Simmons and Gotti began dating in 2022, going public with their romance on New Year’s Day, 2023.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 23 May 2025
According to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, liquor stores are only required to close on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025
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“New Year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/New%20Year. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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