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 shoes’ apparent success is the latest shot fired in a long-simmering war among athletic wear companies to design footwear to help people move faster on long-distance runs.
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Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 27 Apr. 2026
The company claims that the latest announcement bolsters Australia’s industrial capacity, to design, build and sustain key defence assets, while ensuring a robust supply chain.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
This is the latest shakeup for a struggling Mets lineup that is missing shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) and Jorge Polanco (wrist/Achilles) due to injuries.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
One of the reasons behind the velocity jump is the latest example of the growth by the 27-year-old left-hander who has been in the organization for a decade.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 27 Apr. 2026
The company claims that the latest announcement bolsters Australia’s industrial capacity, to design, build and sustain key defence assets, while ensuring a robust supply chain.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
This is the latest shakeup for a struggling Mets lineup that is missing shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) and Jorge Polanco (wrist/Achilles) due to injuries.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
One of the reasons behind the velocity jump is the latest example of the growth by the 27-year-old left-hander who has been in the organization for a decade.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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“The latest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20latest. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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