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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
What made the biggest difference in her journey was intermittent fasting, and sticking to clean foods through her fresh food delivery service. Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 20 May 2025 It also was largely driven by the 18-34 segment, with the film hitting that perfect sweet spot between Millennial nostalgia crowds and Gen-Z audiences discovering it fresh. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 19 May 2025
Noun
Its fruit is juicy and sweet, perfect for eating fresh. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025 So, what’s the secret to keeping Top Chef fresh after nearly two decades? Erin Clements, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fresh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fresh
Adjective
  • The one that was pretty impactful for me at Cannes, at least life trajectory wise, probably more impactful than all of those other films, came in 2012.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
  • If not, while national security, stability, and local shipbuilding growth are important, adding levies to tariffs this year may not be wise.
    Phillip Molnar, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
Adjective
  • Available beginning May 12 for a limited time at participating Krispy Kreme shops, the Krispy Kreme x Pac-Man Collection features three new doughnuts in a custom Pac-Man game dozen box.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 13 May 2025
  • In addition to offering previously unattainable data rates, Wi-Fi 7 will employ new technologies to reduce latency, increase network capacity, and boost efficiency.
    Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • For more information visit bellavistapc.org. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS The League of Women Voters of Washington County (LWVWC) will gather for its annual meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m. on May 21 in the lodge building at Butterfield Trail Village, located at 1923 E. Joyce Blvd.
    Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 11 May 2025
  • Below, check out today's last-chance gift ideas, snag tickets for this weekend's hottest sporting events and more, all hand-picked by the USA TODAY Shopping team.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 11 May 2025
Adjective
  • Function is priority, but practical can be stylish.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
  • Lightweight pants offer a breezy, stylish alternative—perfect for keeping cool without ever reaching for a pair of shorts.
    Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • McCann, the only major Republican in the primary, easily gained the most votes in advancing to the runoff.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2025
  • State Water Project allocations are updated monthly and rely on snowpack, rainfall and runoff assessments, a DWR spokesperson told Newsweek.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Light pollution is the enemy of dark skies, and Teton County’s small, low light-impact communities help keep night skies pristine.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2025
  • Brimming with tiny hummingbirds and mighty bison alike, the North Rim is a living reminder of the Grand Canyon of yore, immersing guests into the pristine habitats that were once widespread across the western United States.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Adjective
  • The healthcare system is filled with bold promises and complicated policies.
    William Jones, USA Today, 14 May 2025
  • The future belongs to those bold enough to lead it.
    Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • This novel approach to reducing friction helps high-end movements' precision, durability, and efficiency.
    Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
  • In November -- Cannes Market One of the most iconic action heroes in U.S. cinema, the character was created by David Morell in his novel First Blood.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 May 2025

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