1
as in mint
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state
the restaurant uses only really fresh ingredients in all of its dishes
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2
as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness
if you are fresh with the art teacher, she'll give you a detention immediately
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3
as in new
not known or experienced before
a fresh look at the situation
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as in more
resulting in an increase in amount or number
she's making fresh changes on top of the existing ones
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as in stylish
slang
being in the latest or current fashion
those are some fresh threads you have on, man!
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Recent Examples of fresh
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
The fresh air from opening windows during drying can also naturally deodorize the mattress.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Emily Trainham , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Moscow fresh from talks with Ukraine in Florida this weekend, which both Washington and Kyiv deemed productive, without sharing details.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 2 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
For less than $20, the airtight system helps keep batches fresh for an entire week without browning (yes, really), saving you time, money, and hassle.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
The fresh air from opening windows during drying can also naturally deodorize the mattress.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
In 2014, Nick joined the crew as an intern fresh off of a stint in rehab.
—Emily Trainham , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Moscow fresh from talks with Ukraine in Florida this weekend, which both Washington and Kyiv deemed productive, without sharing details.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 2 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fresh
Adjective
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This show has been so amazing for us, not just friendship-wise and getting so close to each other, but also being a part of something that people love.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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The sad thing is the Dolphins, in a wise effort to build the trenches during the past two years, have used lots of draft capital (left tackle Patrick Paul was a 2024 second-round pick and left guard Jonah Savaiinaea was a 2025 second-round pick) in that area.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This work offers a new platform for designing efficient photo-electrocatalysts and advancing next-generation solar–electrochemical energy conversion systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase faced additional allegations of rigging pitches to benefit bettors in a new document filed on Thursday.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Parents and safety advocates, who for years have called for more online guardrails, say the trial is a crucial moment of accountability.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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But century bonds make more sense for institutions like university endowments or governments expected to stick around for generations.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The colorful, detailed drawings span the full cover, quite different from Elizabeth’s minimalistic but stylish approach.—
Jess deCourcy Hinds
February 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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However, the English Garden has a remarkably roomy and stylish interior that feels more like an apartment than a traditional tiny house.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Primary runoff rules After voting within one primary party, the voter must stay in that primary party if a runoff occurs in the same year.—
Bella Monaco,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Excessive runoff may result in flooding of low-lying and flood-prone locations, including creeks and streams.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As the resort sits on the shores of a pristine white sand beach, water activities are an all-day and night affair (moonlight snorkeling is a thing here).—
Nneka M. Okona,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, the venerable ballpark will be named Sports Field Management Association’s (SMFA) 2025 Field of the Year, in the schools and parks category, for its pristine natural grass surface, a tribute to those who maintain it and a first for the state of Connecticut.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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But his Rainbow Coalition, a bold alliance of Blacks, Whites, Latinos, Asian Americans, Native Americans and LGBTQ people, helped pave the way for a more progressive Democratic Party.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The movies that would be honored here, by contrast, were bolder than the Spirits usually go, resulting in a truly independent raft of winners.—
Film Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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There's been nothing even resembling a male stripping past for me, so this was truly novel.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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And when the next novel pathogen emerges — not if, when — doctors will be at a loss.—
Robert B. Shpiner,
STAT,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Fresh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fresh. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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