as in rages
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 words
But Colbert’s platform, The Late Show, was canceled as a sacrifice to Trump, whose administration had the power to block the sale of CBS’ parent company, Paramount Global, to Skydance Media, so even his funniest bits now feel like last words.
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Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
What were Johnny Cash’s last words?
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
What were Steve Irwin’s last words?
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The hard cut after Lorraine’s damning last words wasn’t always how the scene ended.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Aug. 2025
Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
What were Johnny Cash’s last words?
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
What were Steve Irwin’s last words?
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The hard cut after Lorraine’s damning last words wasn’t always how the scene ended.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for last words
Noun
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But as the battle between the NWSL and WSL for the title of women’s soccer’s top league rages, Thompson’s move across the pond won’t be the last salvo fired.—
Molly Geary,
Sportico.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Expect the list of targets to get longer tomorrow night as one of the most vital shows on TV rages on like a pissed off Eric Cartman.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
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Still, there were promising signs below the surface and team-wide trends that explain that downtick.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Nucci suggests that these developments could shift petition trends, with more filings potentially directed toward candidates already present in the United States in lawful status, where the new fee may not apply in the same way.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their shared enthusiasms are utterly sexless.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Fans will see Infinite sporting braids — dressed in all black with daring red leather gloves as he vogues and dances unapologetically in his glory.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Dorsey fans will recognize some of the core styles, such as the Theodora bracelet, the drop Porter earrings, or the James necklace, featuring the new moissanite stones.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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With a double elimination looming, each couple will perform to a chart-topping single from years past, spanning styles from Cha Cha to Jive to Tango.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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