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

The 24-hour flagship location on Beverly and Rampart is the perfect spot to score a chili cheeseburger on your way home from the latest Angel City game at BMO. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

The number of people aged 100 or older in Japan surpassed a record 100,000 this year, the latest government figures show, underscoring the country's rapidly aging and declining population. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Epstein investigation churns in Congress Black is the latest among several prominent figures, including former President Clinton and Bill Gates, who have been asked to appear as part of the Oversight Committee’s long-running probe of Epstein. — Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Pantone said the latest additions bring its library to nearly 9,000 colors and span every color family, reflecting a broader turn toward maximalism and emotional expression. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the latest

• greatest
• statist
• straightest