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
At the end of the interview, subjects (including Goodall) are asked to look into a camera and give their final message, their last words to the world.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
What were James Dean’s last words?
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
Michael Schneider, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
What were James Dean’s last words?
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for last words
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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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Many other Big Tech companies also slashed their headcounts around that time as the pandemic receded and consumer demand trends changed.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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The firings included staff at the agency’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control who track suicide trends and those in charge of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), the CDC journal that reports disease outbreaks to public health agencies nationwide.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Their shared enthusiasms are utterly sexless.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
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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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For more wooden kitchen tools to upgrade your cooking space, check out our favorite styles below with everything from measuring cups to mixing bowls, spice grinders, and more.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Khaite’s Dallas design, first introduced in 2019 and typically reissued each season in new finishes, has become one of the label’s signature styles.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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