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.

Examples of the latest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Soldiers were deployed to areas around Johannesburg, the city of Cape Town and in Eastern Cape province on the south coast in the ongoing operation, but not to KwaZulu-Natal province where the latest shooting happened. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Its information minister declined to comment on Wednesday about the latest ​developments. — CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026

As of the latest data, regular gas is up nearly 49% and diesel up 70%. — Rob Wile, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2026

Now, the actress and musician is sharing the latest chapter of her story. — Partner Content, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the latest

• greatest
• statist
• straightest