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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
Pope Francis’ last words before his death on Monday were an expression of thanks to his personal nurse and caregiver, Massimiliano Strappetti, the Vatican revealed Tuesday while describing the 88-year-old pontiff’s final hours.
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Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Famous last words from a woman who then has a stone slingshotted through her eye and out the back of her head by a lawnmower.
—Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025
The serial killer was convicted of murdering at least 33 teen boys and young men in the 1970s
His last words after sitting on death row for 14 years became infamous
John Wayne Gacy, a.k.a.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 May 2025
The Oracle of Omaha is giving his last words of wisdom.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 6 May 2025
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Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Famous last words from a woman who then has a stone slingshotted through her eye and out the back of her head by a lawnmower.
—Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025
The serial killer was convicted of murdering at least 33 teen boys and young men in the 1970s
His last words after sitting on death row for 14 years became infamous
John Wayne Gacy, a.k.a.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 May 2025
The Oracle of Omaha is giving his last words of wisdom.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last word
Noun
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The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.—
Dana Branham,
Dallas News,
30 Apr. 2020
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That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.—
Brendan Bures,
chicagotribune.com,
2 Oct. 2019
Noun
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Now, if the trend reporters are to be believed, jellies are back.—
Jillian Steinhauer,
New Yorker,
27 June 2025
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This summer, beauty trends are all about softness with a side of shimmer.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
27 June 2025
Noun
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The brand tapped into the tennis craze with two versions of its EJ Egg Rocket style paying tribute to the Wimbledon and Roland Garros tournaments.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
23 June 2025
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Naked by David Sedaris (1997) $10 $18 now 44% off This is the book that really made David Sedaris famous, and kicked off the memoir craze that never really stopped.—
Brian Boone,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Emotionally intelligent people don't unleash their rage like this.—
Juli Fraga,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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In rage and disbelief, Gi-hun mourned the death of his friend and wailed with grief as masked soldiers apprehended him.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Signing a celebrity is en vogue with Smartwater’s competitors.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
17 June 2025
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Several commenters praised the name, which seems to be in vogue among celebrity parents.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
11 June 2025
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Late last week, some influential Democrats were saying that Lamont’s enthusiasm for his chief regulator may have cooled after PURA conceded destruction of the text messages.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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Throughout, the cast of 17 exudes an unmistakable enthusiasm for the material, the onstage electricity radiating up the alpine slopes of the Guthrie’s expansive Wurtele Thrust.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
28 June 2025
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Javier Meza, Coca Cola’s Europe CMO, shared last year how his company is using first-party data and AI to shift from a broad targeting style to a more consumer-centric approach.—
Wolfgang Sixl,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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For a joyful expression of summer style, the market tote is my platonic ideal.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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