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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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
Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
In fact, 73% of the 82 million meals distributed last year were fresh, nutritious foods.
—Dawn Koffarnus, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Aya Al-Hakim, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Dried thyme can be replaced with 1 tablespoon fresh.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
In 2026, drivers will find a fresh crop of modern classics alongside the time-capsule treasures.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
In fact, 73% of the 82 million meals distributed last year were fresh, nutritious foods.
—Dawn Koffarnus, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
Instead, Bautista prefers working with trainers, mixing things up and keeping his routine fresh.
—Aya Al-Hakim, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Dried thyme can be replaced with 1 tablespoon fresh.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fresh
Adjective
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Gardens of all sizes include water-wise, ornamental and edible plants, natives, succulents, views, chickens, canyons, orchards and more.—
Martina Schimitschek,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Chief among them is the late and especially great Dame Maggie Smith, who gave one of her most powerful and enduring performances as the prim and wise Violet Crawley.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The universe is giving us space to integrate new desires without losing compassion for others.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Steve Carell taught it, and Adam McKay developed an entire new way of doing it with his group, so to get in there and have that happen was just absolutely magical.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For prizes of $50,000 or more, you are required to claim in person at the Hoosier Lottery headquarters in Indianapolis.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
4 Mar. 2026
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As launch costs plummet, space is no longer just for observation but for massive infrastructure to address clean energy needs and much more.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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A little lighting can also go a long way toward adding ambience and safety after dark, from a stylish wall lantern (now 87% off) to shatterproof LED string lights that don’t require a plug-in.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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But after reopening with a stylish, colorful new interior, Calle 75 shuttered its dining room weeks later and restricted public access to the takeout window.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In Texas, if no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote, the top two contenders advance to a runoff.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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But public and private polling put Cornyn well below the 50% required to prevent a May runoff against Paxton and Hunt.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The train passes through several pristine natural environments, including the Hudson River, the Adirondack foothills, and Lake Champlain.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Renowned paleoanthropologist Ronald Clarke identified four tiny bones in the University of the Witwatersrand’s museum collection and went on to discover Little Foot’s nearly pristine fossil in the 1990s in the Sterkfontein Caves northwest of Johannesburg, South Africa.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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The men’s capsule imbues the same collegiate spirit, with polos and shirting in sprightly patterns—albeit, slightly bolder than women’s—alongside said new take on the retailer’s windproof blouson, in khaki, sand and navy, plus relaxed sports shorts.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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With his new Inside Out Denim Collection, Flanigan reimagines timeless denim staples through a bold, conceptual lens—proving that everyday wear can still feel elevated and intentional.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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Of course, the cross-pollination between fashion and design isn’t entirely novel.—
Katherine McGrath,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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Of course, any savvy collector recognizes that Monet’s haystacks and Pollack’s action paintings were once novel outliers, too.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Fresh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fresh. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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