last word

noun

Definition of last wordnext
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 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 That last word was key, and key to Denver’s rationale with the contract adjustment. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 2 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 That’s because language and sequencing is everything; every last word will be parsed and debated; every connection between one element and another scrutinized. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for last word
Recent Examples of Synonyms for last word
  1. latest
  2. trend
  3. craze
  4. rage
  5. vogue
  6. enthusiasm
  7. style
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
  • Target hiked its full fiscal-year outlook, due to both stronger sales trends and the one-time boost to its bottom line.
    — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Florida is leading this trend, having filed a significant lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of trend
Noun
  • Ironically, the Sephora teen craze has helped create a more ingredient-conscious generation of parents.
    — Faye Brookman, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • With many customers asking about it, Williams says the craze seems to be spreading.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of craze
Noun
  • Buteau’s Coco makes off with a bit more meat on the bone, though her messy divorce, complicated relationship with her ex, and profound rage are too often leaned on as our Big!
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Symptoms range from feelings of rage or shame to thoughts of suicide.
    — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of rage
Noun
  • Alaïa’s leather Le Teckel bag is very much still en vogue, as are these face-framing shield sunglasses from Thistles.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • A lot of it has been saved and cherished and not knocked down for the latest new whatever is in vogue now.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of vogue
Noun
  • Wang’s remarks underscore the gap between investor enthusiasm for humanoid robots and their current commercial capabilities.
    — Anniek Bao,Jenni Reid,Jenny Lee, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Alice presents two ideas, one delivered without any enthusiasm, the other dropped as a joke.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • The Bills — sporting their new-look, attack-style 3-4 defense — attempted to stay as vanilla as possible while executing their core defensive philosophies.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • That means cables, socks, Legos, kids' pajamas, and everything else not taller than the unit itself are up for grabs, Pac-Man style.
    — Joe Salas August 14, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of style

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