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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Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2025
For the latest on containment progress, keep checking for updates.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
According to the latest data from the State Department, more than 125,000 Afghans have outstanding applications for an SIV.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
Sign up for our free Royals newsletter to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
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“The latest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20latest. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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