LAST WORD Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

last word

noun

Definition of last word

as in latest

a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time a swimsuit that is the last word in sportswear this season

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Recent Examples of last word Armed with memes and a flamingo mascot, young Albanians have left Prime Minister Edi Rama without his usual last word. — Agon Maliqi, Washington Post, 24 June 2026 Once the man was lifted off the mountain, he was airlifted to medical care and at last word was doing well. — Alan Gionet, CBS News, 20 June 2026 The national battle over congressional control has officially arrived on New York’s doorstep, and the Empire State’s voters may have the definitive last word. — Jeffrey M. Wice, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026 Kristen asks the chefs for any last words before the judges decide who will move on to the finale. — Caroline Framke, Vulture, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for last word

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Noun

The latests stats mean AI music has exploded by 650% in 16 months.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
The latests forecasts show a new round of storm systems will increase rain chances across much of Northern California and the Central Valley in the coming days.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Feb. 2026

Definition of latest

Noun

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little became the face of the trend last year, making a 70-yarder in preseason and then a regular-season record 68-yarder.

— Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
In the 2002 midterms, Republicans again bucked the historical trend, gaining seats in both chambers following the post-9/11 political climate.

— Cal Thomas, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of trend

Noun

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Once the two men start working together, the combination of Ploughman’s crushing grief and Tyler’s populist rage illustrates the two factors that shaped the revolt.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of rage

Noun

With France established as a producer and distributor of cozy crime – a genre much in vogue with buyers, who appreciate its wide appeal and flexibility in schedules – there are several new shows to look out for.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
And because putting screens on batteries is now en vogue, this one has a display showing charge level, power output, and the internal temperature.

— Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of vogue

Noun

The convention -- part rally, part fundraiser -- comes as Republicans try to boost enthusiasm heading into the final stretch before Election Day.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
The move was sure to spark criticism that the president was paying Americans to vote Republican as the party struggles to match Democrats’ enthusiasm and faces a challenging midterm outlook.

— Joey Garrison, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of enthusiasm

Noun

Mikel Arteta’s champions are built around a solid defence and strangling the opposition through possession, while Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea have had very little of the ball during his first few games, but have still built an exciting style.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Hers was a captivating return, combining the innate theatricality of her poise with a bold, sophisticated style steeped in historical references to haute couture.

— Giacomo Aricò, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2026

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