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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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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
Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
Otis was out of the top 1,000 names from 1995 to 2014 and now sounds like a fresh choice.
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Parents,
21 June 2026
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 2026
Pour the liquid into a spray bottle and treat your plants with it, reapplying when needed to keep the scent fresh.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Extra perks beyond the grocery aisles Walmart continues to update its membership with fresh upgrades to keep the service highly competitive.
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Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
Otis was out of the top 1,000 names from 1995 to 2014 and now sounds like a fresh choice.
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Parents,
21 June 2026
Noun
Keep your laundry fresh and your machine running smoothly by avoiding this common detergent mistake.
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Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 2026
Pour the liquid into a spray bottle and treat your plants with it, reapplying when needed to keep the scent fresh.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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In other cruise news, Carnival Cruise Line recently cut the ribbon on RelaxAway at Half Moon Cay, a private destination in the Bahamas shared with Holland America, featuring pristine beaches.
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As soon as daylight saving time hits, like clockwork, my once borderline obsessive need to have perfectly pristine floors, windows, walls, and closets is thrown to the wayside.
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Set a clear cap before booking so plans stay wise.
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Zacha would not be the only player who would be wise to keep.
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The first colorway will be available in an all-blue silhouette that also features Clark's new signature logo.
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On Wednesday, federal prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss all charges in the case, citing new video evidence.
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Barriers to a meaningful life As digital natives, Gen Zers are aware of their attachment to screens, with more than half citing their unproductive use of technology as a significant barrier to developing a meaningful life.
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The festival was more than entertaining and marked a new chapter for the society.
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Beren has achived high ratings from customers since moving into a stylish dining room that was formerly a vegetarian fine-dining restaurant.
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Baby blue is tranquil and stylish—but just offbeat enough to be interesting.
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Roy, a deputy state attorney general, finished first in the city attorney primary by a wide margin and will compete against John McKinney, a deputy district attorney, in the runoff.
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Abelardo de la Espriella, candidate of the National Salvation Movement, celebrates in Barranquilla, Colombia, after narrowly winning Colombia's presidential runoff election on June 21, 2026.
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Brides were expected, in most cultures at various points in history, to be virginal, pure and dedicated to their husbands.
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Each statue the perfect epitome of silent, mothering, virginal womanhood that Ireland had come to worship.
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Below are five bold predictions about what the world of artificial intelligence will look like in the year 2030.
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Pheromone perfume has flooded social media feeds with bold claims about boosting attraction, but the science behind these scented sprays is murkier than the marketing suggests.
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“Fresh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fresh. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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