the latest
noun
informal
1
: the most recent news or information about something
Have you heard the latest?
2
: the most recent or modern version of something
—+ in
The store carries the latest in home improvement products.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
Sign up for our free Royals newsletter to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
The scandal is the latest incident linked to this year's turbulent Miss Universe contest hosted in Thailand, where organizers have faced walkouts and accusations of rigging.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 18 Dec. 2025
And that simply means the latest challenge to face.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
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“The latest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20latest. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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