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
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
The hard cut after Lorraine’s damning last words wasn’t always how the scene ended.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Aug. 2025
In 2020, her grandmother was battling Parkinson’s disease and her grandfather said his last words to her through her nursing home window.
—Sophie Levenson, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
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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
The hard cut after Lorraine’s damning last words wasn’t always how the scene ended.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Aug. 2025
In 2020, her grandmother was battling Parkinson’s disease and her grandfather said his last words to her through her nursing home window.
—Sophie Levenson, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last word
Noun
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These latests features are designed for enterprises who want to integrate their AI technology with either existing Salesforce data or even their own data.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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The pants are loose from the thighs to the hems, giving you room to move while still keeping the shape on-trend.—
Michelle Rostamian,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Why Shop With Us Alison Syrett Cleary is an editor and writer with over 10 years of experience covering fashion trends.—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The sneaker’s slim silhouette is incredibly on trend, as per the ongoing Adidas Samba and Puma Speedcat craze.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The kit targets those who subscribe to the matcha craze in more ritualistic ways than those simply ordering the aesthetic strawberry matcha lattes with cold foam tops.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The four-time NBA championship coach flew into a rage, aggressively gesturing at officials and screaming.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Over the years, wallpaper has been all the rage.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Indie sleaze, the hallucination of a 2000s seedy-chic genre that never fully existed, is in vogue.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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Keep on doing the things that are going to actually bring about equality rather than the idea that the murder of a man (George Floyd) makes equality in vogue.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pre-festival enthusiasm sagged compared to the inaugural year.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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More energy and enthusiasm There were too many times in the first few months of the season when this team looked lethargic.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, the David Lynch–style tension built by Will’s arrival just kind of fizzles.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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This take on tiramisu has all the flavors of a coconut cream pie but in the classic no-bake dessert style.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Last word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/last%20word. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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