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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But over the years, there have been tweaks and additions so that kids and adults have all the latest amenities.
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Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage?
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
The Disney battle is just the latest in a series of media showdowns this year for YouTube.
—Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Zian Flemming, who scored twice in the victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers, was the latest to add his name to the goalscoring list.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
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Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage?
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
The Disney battle is just the latest in a series of media showdowns this year for YouTube.
—Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Zian Flemming, who scored twice in the victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers, was the latest to add his name to the goalscoring list.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
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“The latest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20latest. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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