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noun

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How does the adjective fresh differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of fresh are new, novel, and original. While all these words mean "having recently come into existence or use," fresh applies to what has not lost its qualities of newness such as liveliness, energy, brightness.

a fresh start

When can new be used instead of fresh?

The synonyms new and fresh are sometimes interchangeable, but new may apply to what is freshly made and unused, what has not been known before, or what has not been experienced before.

new brick
new designs
starts the new job

When could novel be used to replace fresh?

The words novel and fresh can be used in similar contexts, but novel applies to what is not only new but strange or unprecedented.

a novel approach to the problem

Where would original be a reasonable alternative to fresh?

Although the words original and fresh have much in common, original applies to what is the first of its kind to exist.

a man without one original idea

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fresh
Adjective
The new moon in your sign on January 29 will bring forward a fresh start in your finances as well as your life in general. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025 The bulbs can be harvested at anytime and used as fresh onions. Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Noun
So next time you’re tempted to avoid an awkward conversation, take a deep breath (preferably minty-fresh) and tackle it head-on. Elizabeth Pearson, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025 Its fruit is juicy and sweet, perfect for eating fresh. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fresh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fresh
Adjective
  • Considering Micah Parsons, Trey Hendrickson and T.J. Watt are all in line for new deals soon, getting something done with Hutchinson sooner rather than later would be wise.
    Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 May 2025
  • Which is wiser: Spending money on more firefighting resources after wildfires break out and absorbing the extraordinary cost of damages, or investing in technologies and training to prevent wildfires from happening in the first place?
    Abhishek Singh, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Adjective
  • The series invites young adventurers to explore the joys and challenges of moving to new places, meeting new people, discovering different cultures and building lasting friendships.
    Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025
  • The webcast is available on its website and on social media platform X. Coverage will also be available on SpaceX's new X TV app.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 May 2025
Adjective
  • The agency's acting chief recently said FEMA plans to give states more responsibility for disaster recovery in anticipation of hurricane season, the Associated Press reported.
    Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2025
  • Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!
    Dory Jackson, People.com, 23 May 2025
Adjective
  • Fortunately, Amazon is overflowing with affordable, stylish, and cooling linen pants that will instantly upgrade your most casual outfits while keeping you comfy, regardless of the temperature.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
  • Summer calls for a more straightforward style at times, and this fedora is a quick and stylish way to accessorize simply in all the right ways.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
Noun
  • George Simion, the 38-year-old leader of the hard-right Alliance for the Unity of Romanians had conceded defeat after losing in the runoff to Nicusor Dan, the Bucharest mayor who obtained 53.6% of the vote, a margin of more than 829,000 votes.
    Stephen McGrath, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
  • Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. celebrated Mother’s Day with his family by swimming in a contaminated Washington, D.C. creek used for sewer runoff.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • Ambergris Cay, a pristine, 1,100-acre private island getaway consisting of an all-inclusive resort and private homes, has the same kind of pull with the elite.
    DeMarco Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
  • Hump Island Oyster Company Pull up a seat at the bar to taste oysters freshly harvested from some of the most pristine ocean water on the planet.
    Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
Adjective
  • While some men gravitate toward bold logos or avant-garde streetwear, Powers advises balance.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
  • This is maximalism to a T: a big stripe, a ruffle detail, a bold contrast.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 25 May 2025
Adjective
  • Which is a very novel concept, because most things are incubated in the States or maybe overseas in the U.K.
    H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
  • These changes are creating novel military and geopolitical challenges for Beijing, thereby reinforcing China’s doubts about the potential success of aggression.
    ELY RATNER, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025

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“Fresh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fresh. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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