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
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Three laundry and cleaning experts share their recommendations for keeping your bedding fresh.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 31 July 2025
And, a fresh documentary takes aim at one of the 2000s' most iconic reality shows, The Biggest Loser.
—Madeleine Janz, People.com, 31 July 2025
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Adjective
The line up includes The Lox, Da Brat, GZA, Juvenile, Lupe Fiasco, MC Lyte, Fabolous, Xzibit and more with DJs: Jazzy Jeff, Mannie fresh, DJ Paul, DJ Scratch and others.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Three laundry and cleaning experts share their recommendations for keeping your bedding fresh.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
Now, both parties are stepping up their efforts to win control of state legislatures across the country, shining a fresh light on races that have long been considered sleepy affairs.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 31 July 2025
And, a fresh documentary takes aim at one of the 2000s' most iconic reality shows, The Biggest Loser.
—Madeleine Janz, People.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fresh
Adjective
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Chekhov’s imagination is too wise and subtle for that.—
Philip Metres
July 30,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
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Other characters include a talkative nurse, a wise parrot named Leonard, and a grumpy cat named Bitchy.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Ella Stiller, the daughter of Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor, was introduced as a new character on last week's episode of SATC sequel series And Just Like That.—
Ryan Coleman Updated,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Why bother, when there’s a big and growing market out there for innovative ways to link up pets, pet lovers and new technology?—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Four more will follow and premiere on the streaming platform on Sept. 3.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Michael Cole noted that nobody has won more SummerSlam matches than Charlotte Flair.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The space is cozy, stylish, and always buzzing, with a seasonal menu that keeps it interesting.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Prada hanging from the work bag of a stylish homosexual.—
Jia Tolentino,
New Yorker,
31 July 2025
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For a Republican to reach the runoff election in November 2026 and have a real shot at winning the race in the heavily Democratic state, GOP candidates will have to unite behind a single candidate during the primary, Bianco said.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
3 Aug. 2025
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Alongside fellow Georgia Democrat Sen. Raphael Warnock, Ossoff's win in a Jan. 2021 runoff election secured him a first term in Congress and his party a chamber majority.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Vik’s terroir encompasses a pristine landscape composed of 12 valleys, each with its own microclimate and distinct exposures, and all cooled by Pacific coastal breezes and winds from high in the Andes.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Fortune,
22 July 2025
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Yes, from my forehead to my neck, my skin is pristine: even and smooth, and glows like no other, I’m told.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Christina Aguilera is seen on July 22 with a bold red lip at The Savoy Theatre for the world premiere of Burlesque: The Musical in London.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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There’s still another week to catch this bold, new group exhibition of 50 artists’ works created to fill gaps in history, reframe present-day narratives, and imagine alternative futures.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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Her novel Tongue was published in English by Bloomsbury in 2009.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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But in reality, many of the most successful companies didn’t start with novel inventions.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Fresh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fresh. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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