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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as in runoff
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Recent Examples of fresh
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
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
Sarah Min, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Still, similarly to silver jewelry wiggling its way back into the style zeitgeist, two tone watches feel fresh, modern, and right for the times.
—Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 7 July 2025
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Adjective
Three laundry and cleaning experts share their recommendations for keeping your bedding fresh.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
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
Noun
The benchmark made fresh record highs last week, with stocks climbing out of their April lows in spite of ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Still, similarly to silver jewelry wiggling its way back into the style zeitgeist, two tone watches feel fresh, modern, and right for the times.
—Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fresh
Adjective
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In hindsight that decision may not have been the wisest.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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Demonstrating a talent for working in fluent french peppered with a british accent, the actor delivers one of his most indelible acting turns as the sly, wry, and wise business mogul-turned- butler who finds new purpose in life working on the other side of the fence.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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The veteran outfielder has been trying to adjust to a new role as a platoon DH this season.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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The mayor has yet to internalize how much City Hall’s elaborate bait-and-switch on voters in winning approval of much-higher-than-promised new trash fees on 226,000-plus single-family homes has damaged his reputation.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Three more will release on July 16, and the final set of episodes will premiere on July 23.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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Earlier in the day on Wednesday, Queen Camilla and King Charles spent more time with the Macrons at Windsor Castle.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The post included an adorable shot of Baby Boy looking straight at the camera while showing off a stylish Louis Vuitton leash, as well as a video of the little dude snuggled up on Snoop’s lap and chewing on the rapper’s Death Row jacket.—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
7 July 2025
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Its sporty yet stylish design pairs well with both casual and dressier outfits.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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When intense rains began: Urban runoff intensified due to paved surfaces in cities like Austin and Killeen, contributing to street and highway flooding.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, especially those that saw flooding on Sunday and Monday from the remnants of Chantal.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Measuring in at more than 600 square kilometers, this pristine preserve is brimming with greater rheas as well as iconic mammals like the guanaco and puma, all while southern right whales can be spotted from the safety of shore from July to November.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Thankfully, the bill no longer includes Sen. Mike Lee's provision to sell off millions of acres of pristine federal land in the West to developers after an outcry from (actual) conservative voters.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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And Los Angeles needs bold, systemic reform to meet the moment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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Since his 2018 debut album, he’s used his singular songs, bold fashion and social activism to amass a worldwide fandom and set industry records.—
Jennifer McClellan,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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To take full advantage of this novel solution, greater adoption is needed by standards organizations and industry groups.—
Srinivas Shekar,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Leave Burke aside for the moment, save to observe that Sullivan’s approach in invoking him was novel at a time when even like-minded activists preferred radicalism.—
Jack Butler,
National Review,
29 June 2025
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“Fresh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fresh. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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