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
Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The Dragons will lean on Penn for ground production but will have more backs that complement him and keep the backfield fresh.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2025
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Serve with crusty bread and a fresh salad to round out a beautiful plate.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Another option is to use fuel stabilizer which will help keep the gasoline fresh and the generator’s fuel system in good shape.
—Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The Dragons will lean on Penn for ground production but will have more backs that complement him and keep the backfield fresh.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
Mina Self Oversized Plaid Blazer A plaid blazer is a fall classic that feels fresh without straying too far from timeless.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Serve with crusty bread and a fresh salad to round out a beautiful plate.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fresh
Adjective
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The initial idea was Woltemade and Yoane Wissa would dovetail minutes wise, with the former Brentford striker expected to start more often in the short term to allow the German a period to acclimatise.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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And speaking of which, Christmas is right around the corner, and we parents are already stretched thin budget-wise.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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China’s sweeping new restrictions, some of which won’t take effect until November, could deal a huge blow to East Asian economies, such as Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, which play critical roles in the global tech and artificial intelligence supply chain, as well as the auto industries.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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And among the primary challenges is learning new defensive principles.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Additionally, teams with more autonomy and input over hybrid or remote work options were more likely to quickly adopt AI, Cisco learned.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Everything, including small muffin pans, large Dutch ovens, casserole dishes, and more, are marked down.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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This stylish and practical travertine tray is another one of Barney's go-to picks for organizing clutter while adding texture.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Plus, save on the best carry-on our editors have tested, the Samsonite Freeform Hardside Carry-on, and a stylish Coach tote that’s currently trending.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The election went to a runoff and Warnock eventually won by about 3 points.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
8 Oct. 2025
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So far, the primary fight has been bitterly fought between Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, with a second Republican challenger increasing the odds of a runoff next May.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Environmental group Sierra Club said development in the region would harm pristine landscapes that support tribes and wildlife.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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With 12 knives that slice, chop, and dice with minimal effort (and a sharpening blade to keep their edges pristine), whipping up more elaborate meals is a bit easier.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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That connection—spiritual, communal, and generational—anchors Portrait, Joy’s third studio album and her boldest statement yet.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
12 Oct. 2025
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Alex Iniguez Our NHL staff shared one bold prediction for each team.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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His role on Monday was a novel one.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Robert Bloch published the novel Psycho, which was partially based on Gein’s crimes, in 1959.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Fresh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fresh. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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