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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
According to the latest California Grape Crush Report, zinfandel and other grapes in the Lodi wine region are on the decline.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
But the real loss is the latest injury.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
For more coverage of markets, read the latest investing news at USA TODAY Money.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
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“The latest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20latest. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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