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the latest

noun

Definition of the latest

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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latest play

  1. : last

  2. : most recent

  1. : the latest acceptable time

  2. : something that is the most recent or currently fashionable

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