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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as in runoff
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Recent Examples of fresh
Martha Stewart, 1 Feb. 2026
To me, there are few things more peaceful, lovely and satisfying than a crisp sunny day outdoors enjoying fresh snow.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025
In addition to pollen, the purifier captures dust, pet dander, and unwanted odors to keep your home extra fresh (which is especially handy in the colder months when the windows stay closed).
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
To bring even more balance, finish the cake off with some fresh, in-season fruit.
—Martha Stewart, 1 Feb. 2026
To me, there are few things more peaceful, lovely and satisfying than a crisp sunny day outdoors enjoying fresh snow.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
From simple ways to make your hotel room more comfortable to pointers on keeping your clothing fresh, these are my 18 favorite Amazon products that will help make your next trip smoother, which is always the goal for any travel agent.
—Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025
In addition to pollen, the purifier captures dust, pet dander, and unwanted odors to keep your home extra fresh (which is especially handy in the colder months when the windows stay closed).
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fresh
Adjective
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Color-wise, no two Cotopaxi Allpas are alike.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Listen to wise advice and inner intuition.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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See video … LISTEN Tune in for a breakdown of new polling showing voters uneasy with aggressive ICE tactics and that the White House is not focused enough on inflation and affordability.—
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FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Tuesday’s press conference ended with more questions than answers about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, a development that is concerning to experts who emphasize that the public can be one of law enforcement’s most valuable tools in finding missing persons.—
Julia Bonavita , Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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As China struggles with a prolonged economic slump, and the US has emerged with the highest number of billionaires in the world, with over 900 (up from 813 in 2024), more splashy events in the country will follow.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The brand has amassed a following of loyal travelers who live for its sleek, stylish, and functional bags.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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The TiLink is a stylish bracelet that doubles as a 24-in-1 multifunctional toolkit.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Mill Street will be reconstructed with trees and permeable pavers to slow runoff.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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Improve Drainage One of the best ways to prevent mud from forming is to keep runoff water from reaching your yard at all—which often starts on the roof rather than on the ground.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Essentially inaccessible by road until the 1980s, the area is distinguished by its rich Caribbean culture and pristine biodiversity.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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There are no such worries about The Secret Agent, a Brazilian movie that boasts pristine anti-fascist bona fides.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This showstopper of a dessert mashes up the bold caffeinated flavors of classic tiramisu with the perfectly wobbly, creamy perfection of panna cotta.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Making a monetization limitations promise up front is a bold move as a small indie studio, but that is one way in which Wildlight plans to differentiate itself from other video game developers.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Smith’s novel digital video fluorescence microscope was designed to take movies of neuronal activity using fluorescent light.—
Ingrid Wickelgren,
Quanta Magazine,
30 Jan. 2026
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The report appears to adopt the precautionary principle, insisting regulators protect against any potential risks before the public can access novel therapies.—
Amy Caruso Brown,
STAT,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Fresh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fresh. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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