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noun

Synonym Chooser

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 show is, of course, trading in familiar stereotypes for all its real-life characters, but there is something about its bespoke combination of the retro and the fresh. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025 In northern Italy’s Alto Adige region, chardonnay is lean, minerally and mountain-fresh—proof the grape was never the problem, just the stereotype. Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
Thanks to the masterful intervention of designer Petr Grigorash, the vintage decor of this 807-square-foot home in a small village near Como offers a fresh interpretation of a certain Northern Italian classicism. Valentina Raggi, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025 Driving early in the second quarter on a 4th and one, Mahomes attempted to lure the Raiders offsides, hoping to lock in a fresh set of downs. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fresh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fresh
Adjective
  • Kizzi’s fate, drama-wise, is not in butting heads with people in her team, but in boatmance.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Also, color-wise, this phone doesn’t give you many possibilities.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • After being integrated, this system will demonstrate its capabilities in live-fire tests – advancing the Department of War’s effort to evaluate and accelerate new, cost-effective strike capabilities for conventional deterrence.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Fifth Third Bank is also looking to open a new branch on Golden Bear Gateway near Costco in December, O'Meara said.
    Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • While City boss Guardiola has used a 4-3-3 more often in his managerial career, his methods follow Lillo’s approach in using positional play to create more passing angles and greater numerical advantages at the sharp end of the pitch.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Click or tap here to learn more.
    Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • When Allswell first launched, it was positioned as a stylish, affordable alternative to big-name mattress brands.
    Rebecca Grambone, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Olivia Culpo, wife of San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and mother of their 4-month-old daughter Colette, balanced a comfy and stylish game day ‘fit with pumping gear, and, by her own admission, a wild hangover while watching her husband’s team triumph over the Atlanta Falcons.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • An election calendar must establish dates for a primary, runoff election and final election, as well as accommodate early and absentee voting and sending ballots to overseas voters — like the military — as required by state and federal voting laws.
    John Lynch, Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2025
  • In the upper chamber, Takaichi fell one seat short of a majority in a first-round vote but ultimately won in a runoff against Noda.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • If maintaining a pristine lawn is your priority, removing leaves can prevent mold, rot and patchy grass.
    Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Being Imabari towels, these meet the Japanese certification for pristine product quality, made with 100% pima cotton and a specific quality control process.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Add to this Senne Lammens, who has brought calm to a previously chaotic goalkeeping situation, and INEOS’ bold approach to the summer window is starting to pay off.
    Carl Anka, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
  • From there, Anderson grounded the bold hosiery with understated brown leather pumps.
    Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Pairing kitchen countertops with a backsplash isn’t necessarily a novel idea.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Calvin Kasulke Calvin Kasulke is the author of the novel Several People Are Typing.
    Calvin Kasulke, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Fresh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fresh. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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