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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The California Department of Public Health confirmed the latest case of Rickettsia lanei bacteria in a patient who was diagnosed in April of this year.
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
The findings, the latest in a growing body of research about the vaccine’s benefits for heart health, suggest such benefits observed in earlier studies have persisted for years.
—Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 16 June 2026
The film is the latest book from author Donaldson and illustrator Scheffler to be adapted for screen by Magic Light.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 15 June 2026
Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the latest advancements and regulatory developments in the sector.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
The findings, the latest in a growing body of research about the vaccine’s benefits for heart health, suggest such benefits observed in earlier studies have persisted for years.
—Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 16 June 2026
The film is the latest book from author Donaldson and illustrator Scheffler to be adapted for screen by Magic Light.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 15 June 2026
Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the latest advancements and regulatory developments in the sector.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
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“The latest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20latest. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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