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
Death penalty states generally allow last statements from the execution chamber, but Texas catalogs the prisoners’ last words online, except for vulgar and racist language or what sounds unintelligible.
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Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 20 May 2026
In fact, King Charles has even opened up about his father’s last words to him.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 17 May 2026
In his last words, Busby asked a room full of witnesses, including family members of Crane's, not to hate him and to find it in their hearts to forgive him.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 15 May 2026
But he's still haunted by Gloria's last words on that 911 call.
—Paul Larosa, CBS News, 3 May 2026
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Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 20 May 2026
In fact, King Charles has even opened up about his father’s last words to him.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 17 May 2026
In his last words, Busby asked a room full of witnesses, including family members of Crane's, not to hate him and to find it in their hearts to forgive him.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 15 May 2026
But he's still haunted by Gloria's last words on that 911 call.
—Paul Larosa, CBS News, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last word
Noun
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The latests stats mean AI music has exploded by 650% in 16 months.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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The trend extends well beyond a handful of stars.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Even with its on-trend Susanne Kaufmann spa, the wellness center, which also includes a gym, still feels like a bit of an afterthought.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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That kicked off the weight-loss-medication craze.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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The series also taps into the current craze of new-adult stories — that is, focused on characters in that stage of life between teen and full-fledged adulthood — many specifically set in the pressure-cooker environment that college and university settings naturally supply to make romance spark.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2026
Noun
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And flatter structures are all the rage right now.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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The laughter stops immediately, and a familiar look of bubbling rage returns to Ruben’s eyes.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
29 May 2026
Noun
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That’s a big reason why the idea of retooling on the fly has become more en vogue, with the Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins (among others) recently pursuing paths that didn’t rely on bottoming out.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Quiet luxury is still very much en vogue at France’s Château de Berne.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Bloom’s shares have risen by more than 200% since the start of the year on the back of investor enthusiasm over demand for its technology to power data centers.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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No technical area is big enough to contain his enthusiasm, let alone the minimalist version at Bournemouth, which is the smallest in the Premier League.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Noun
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If your summer wardrobe is feeling a bit boring or outdated, don’t fret — Amazon just added tons of new styles to its sale section, and my top picks are all going for $10 or less.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Between 48 percent off platform sandals that feel just as cushioned as sneakers, to 60 percent off flexible, low-profile sneakers that’ll never challenge an overpacked suitcase, any of the shoes below will carry you through your summer outings in style.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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“Last word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/last%20word. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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