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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
Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
In a sign of how new plug-in solar is in the U.S., the company only created a certification program for the devices late last year.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Around 50 people from a nearby residential facility for new mothers, pregnant women and children were attending the egg hunt in a wooded area near the town of Satrupholm at about 11 a.m. when a 100-foot tree fell on top of them, police said in a statement.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Iran has asserted its control over the critical waterway by issuing a new toll system for tankers looking to pass through.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
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With Fox Valley Conference play starting Tuesday, Burlington Central coach Kyle Nelson used a new pitcher every inning to keep his staff sharp.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
In a sign of how new plug-in solar is in the U.S., the company only created a certification program for the devices late last year.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Around 50 people from a nearby residential facility for new mothers, pregnant women and children were attending the egg hunt in a wooded area near the town of Satrupholm at about 11 a.m. when a 100-foot tree fell on top of them, police said in a statement.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Iran has asserted its control over the critical waterway by issuing a new toll system for tankers looking to pass through.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for new
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The novel swings between the trivial and the dire, and in her bleakest moments Adora leans on the Stoics for guidance, thinking, C’mon, boys, don’t fail me now!—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Defying norms forces people to tap into a novel school of thought.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The verdant burst is always welcome after a dreary winter, and the bright, fresh flavors of spring vegetables are like a breath of fresh air on the table, too.—
Becky Krystal,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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July 23 – August 22 What fresh view broadens your world today?—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 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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Velvet banquette couches and mid-century modern furniture punctuate roomy seating areas throughout the hotel, along with two main restaurant venues, an elegant cocktail bar, and a cozy coffee shop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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Thematic ambition, a sense of the something to be expressed beyond a central romance, rivalry, or farce, propels modern musical hits too, as in Hairspray, or Wicked, or (no duh) Hamilton.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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The measure also would have required health care practitioners who administer vaccines to offer parents an alternative vaccine schedule and to provide parents with information about the benefits and risks of vaccines at the time of vaccination.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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Windward said its routing did not follow the Larak Island corridor and instead aligned with the alternative outbound path proposed by Iran.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, the VHS aesthetic is also becoming newly attractive to indie filmmakers.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Ashley and Austin are young and in love, newly engaged and optimistic, but starting to get beaten down by the realities of their financial future.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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But this was something unfamiliar.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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Examples include using unfamiliar kitchen appliances and enabling a robot to perform tasks like folding laundry without prior task-specific data.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this week, Dearborn Heights Mayor Mo Baydoun announced the city is getting a brand-new fire station.—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art will welcome the public to its brand-new David Geffen Galleries on May 4, with members able to get a gander beginning April 19.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
14 Apr. 2026
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“New.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/new. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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