1
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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2
as in fresh
recently made and never used before
that unique scent that comes with a new car
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3
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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4
as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
new techniques in plastic surgery
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5
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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Try This Instead
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new information
new technology
new ideas
a new system
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Recent Examples of new
Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
The man who allegedly killed 18-year-old Morgan Hill resident Marissa DiNapoli has been charged with murder as new details emerge about the case, according to Santa Clara County court records.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
The Invictus Games are set to take place in Birmingham from July 10-17, 2027, with competitors participating in nine core sports, with three new additions – e-sports, pickleball, and laser run.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 11 July 2025
The largest provisions in the legislation would extend expiring tax cuts and create a few new ones, and a dramatic increasing in spending on border security.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 29 June 2025
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The Archbishop of Miami has some strong words about Florida’s new detention center for migrants in the Everglades.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
The man who allegedly killed 18-year-old Morgan Hill resident Marissa DiNapoli has been charged with murder as new details emerge about the case, according to Santa Clara County court records.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
The Invictus Games are set to take place in Birmingham from July 10-17, 2027, with competitors participating in nine core sports, with three new additions – e-sports, pickleball, and laser run.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 11 July 2025
The largest provisions in the legislation would extend expiring tax cuts and create a few new ones, and a dramatic increasing in spending on border security.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for new
Adjective
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But in reality, many of the most successful companies didn’t start with novel inventions.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Her novel Tongue was published in English by Bloomsbury in 2009.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The season of outdoor grilling, fresh tomatoes, and oysters on the half-shell beckons some epic wine pairing opportunities.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Plus, the fresh dill gives it a little extra herby punch.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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These modern, design-forward homes have shared amenities like a sauna, a cold plunge, a putting green, and a basketball court.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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It's been 100 years, and echoes of the controversial Scopes Monkey Trial, which pitted modern science against creationism, can still be heard around the world and seen in Dayton, TN, the heart of the trial.—
Laura L. Davis,
The Tennessean,
13 July 2025
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Roads were closed in the area and police were asking folks to avoid Cataldi Park and find alternative routes.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
14 July 2025
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Although the film raked in over $44 million at the global box office, the need to bypass traditional studios reflects broader patterns where Black women must build alternative systems to access fair compensation.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe needs new and gently used items for its Christmas in July event that will help refugee families newly arrived in the United States.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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Furthermore, newly qualified doctors often feel unprepared to manage pain effectively, and many primary care providers report low confidence in their ability to treat pain.—
Hany Demian,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Being sent to an unfamiliar war zone far from their countries of origin, families or communities must feel like another criminal sentence.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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During a recent board meeting, Myers used AI to clarify unfamiliar terms instead of raising her hand to ask questions.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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One of the main attractions of the Genesis Scottish Open was undoubtedly the 6th hole, where players competed for more than just a good score: the chance to win a brand-new car.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Anyone could be forgiven for not realizing this week’s slasher thriller, starring Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze, Jr., is a brand-new movie, not a revival of the 1997 box-office hit which launched those two as stars and had exactly the same memorable title.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Furthermore, they were found to have no trace of cadmium, mercury, or arsenic, all contemporary treatments for syphilis.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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Who knew all the best contemporary brands would be in one place, and on sale?—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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“New.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/new. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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