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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Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Follow along for the latest updates.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Dig deep and sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free Survivor Weekly newsletter to have all the latest news, interviews, and commentary sent right to your inbox.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
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“The latest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20latest. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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