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
  • There are consulting and data companies that publish on consumer beauty trends and charge for it.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026
  • That was the continuation of a trend that has seen the Broncos sign 11 of their players to multiyear extensions since before the 2024 season.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of trend
Noun
  • Ample Entertainment, the production company behind series such as Netflix’s Amy Bradley Is Missing and HBO’s The Invisible Pilot, is getting into the YouTube craze.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Large white feathers wafted in the breeze—Paris, after all, drove the 19th-century ostrich feather craze that swept the fashion world.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of craze
Noun
  • Foraging for common types of edible mushrooms is all the rage these days.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The rage Lyman felt during the police investigation and the criminal court process had inspired a political crusade.
    — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of rage
Noun
  • For much of the past few seasons, sweepers — essentially, bigger sliders with massive horizontal movement — were en vogue.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Netflix isn’t the only streamer trying to capitalize on the popularity of the neo-Western genre that’s been so en vogue lately (the trend feels very similar to all the fantasy shows that popped up after Game of Thrones).
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of vogue
Noun
  • Every boardroom has an AI agenda, yet most services companies are still struggling to convert enthusiasm into predictable, scalable revenue.
    — Girish Joshi, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Welcome to Berkeley, where the vibes are immaculate, the views are world-class, and football enthusiasm has traditionally gone to die.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • In another conversation, Marcee Gray brought up an online drawing showing Colt alongside the Columbine shooters and Parkland gunman Nikolas Cruz in the style of a Weezer album cover.
    — Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Lesnar sat up Undertaker-style and planted Femi with not one or two but three F5s.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of style

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