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as in novel
not known or experienced before
Spanish was a new course of study for her advances in optical technology allow us to observe new planets
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as in fresh
recently made and never used before
that unique scent that comes with a new car
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as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
a little rest made him a new man after the exhausting basketball game
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as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
new techniques in plastic surgery
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as in alternative
taking the place of one that came before
after my bike was stolen, my scooter became my new mode of transportation
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Recent Examples of new
Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Hometown’s plan is to find more opportunities like that, Garber said, where Next Pro teams can be both rebranded and relocated to reach new communities of soccer fans.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The introduction of new younger characters, presumably designed to help guide children through Stoller’s already simplified narrative, signals a desire for intergenerational accessibility.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
The loss of data goes beyond new investigations and resolution agreements.
—Charles Ornstein, ProPublica, 30 Apr. 2026
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Around 94% of people released pretrial in Cook County have not been charged with new offenses against a person, according to INPJ.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Hometown’s plan is to find more opportunities like that, Garber said, where Next Pro teams can be both rebranded and relocated to reach new communities of soccer fans.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The introduction of new younger characters, presumably designed to help guide children through Stoller’s already simplified narrative, signals a desire for intergenerational accessibility.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
The loss of data goes beyond new investigations and resolution agreements.
—Charles Ornstein, ProPublica, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for new
Adjective
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Given the novel situation, airline and airport staff needed to work within flight safety protocol on the fly to decide what actions to take.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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The veteran Midwest emo group’s fourth record traipses into somewhat novel post-rock, shoegaze, and math-y territory.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The striking blooms make excellent cut flowers, both fresh and dried, and attract butterflies and bees to the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Spring desserts should be easy, sweet, and loaded with the season's best produce, like fresh berries.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Charging will be much improved with the refreshed EQS, too.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
13 Apr. 2026
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The German luxury marque has just unveiled the refreshed version of the saloon’s SUV equivalent, the GLS.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yet another secondary effect of the Iran war is the expansion of modern drone warfare to the Persian Gulf region.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Clinics use modern equipment and high-quality materials and keep prices affordable.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Goldman Sachs estimated that Qatar could see its GDP plunge by 14%, citing its lack of alternative export channels to the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Papadimitriou noted that the whole shipping industry is trying to drum up exports from alternative regions to keep oil moving and, crucially, to stay employed.—
Henrik Pettersson,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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The couple shared an idyllic photo to mark the occasion, cuddling in the grass with their young and beautiful children, Prince George, 12, Prince Louis, newly 8, and Princess Charlotte, 10 and their dog, Orla.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The randomized clinical trial, published in Nutrition and Cancer and newly making headlines this week, followed 80 women over 45 undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy at Botucatu School of Medicine in Brazil.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These fascinating, mind-scrambling books show familiar events from unfamiliar perspectives.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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This was unfamiliar territory for the showrunners.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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Beren Meze & Grill House, a pretty and brand-new Turkish restaurant, is open at 1216 Sixth Ave.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Viewers got to watch 24 castaways—four of whom came from previous seasons of Australian Survivor, three of whom have appeared on other reality TV shows, and 17 brand-new contestants—live on emote islands, compete in challenges, and vote each other off the show.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
28 Apr. 2026
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“New.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/new. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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