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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 Vatican has announced that Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on Saturday (April 26) and released images of the pontiff lying in a simple wooden open casket in the chapel of the Santa Marta guesthouse as well as his last words.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
Pope Francis' final hours, last words: Vatican shares details on Francis
Pope Francis lies in state
The Vatican is providing the faithful with long hours for three days to pay their respects.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
Among Francis’ last words was a heartfelt message to Strappetti.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
His choice of last words has been a topic of conversation for decades, particularly now with the release of Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 18 Apr. 2025
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
Pope Francis' final hours, last words: Vatican shares details on Francis
Pope Francis lies in state
The Vatican is providing the faithful with long hours for three days to pay their respects.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
Among Francis’ last words was a heartfelt message to Strappetti.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
His choice of last words has been a topic of conversation for decades, particularly now with the release of Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last word
Noun
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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
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That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.—
Brendan Bures,
chicagotribune.com,
2 Oct. 2019
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In a world of evolving design trends, modular furniture is more than just a fleeting moment.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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Learn what designers think of this cheery trend and how best to use it.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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Sports betting is an out-of-control craze among young men.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur Launched in 2007, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur (20% ABV) surged to its highest popularity in the last two years as the spritz craze ran rampant.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Prosecutors say Read, 45, deliberately hit O’Keefe, 46, with her Lexus SUV in a drunken rage and left him for dead in January 2022.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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So there’s a lot of rage from that, and rightfully so.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
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Could players who know how to win ugly but get results become in vogue?—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Mumford & Sons, Rushmere At a moment when folk-rock is back in vogue, Mumford & Sons, perhaps the movement’s biggest breakthrough act in the early 2010s, has returned with an album that gestures toward the band’s past while not abiding by its boundaries.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2025
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His kitchen skills, puckish humor and enthusiasm helped earn him regular invitations to appear on TV cooking shows, including every Food Network series and a couple shows for TLC.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 May 2025
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,104 points, or 2.6%, staying near its highs for most of the session with buying enthusiasm remaining strong.—
Brian Evans,Yun Li,Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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Kirkland Signature Double Sided Gift Wrap features six, 90-square foot rolls that come in four different styles.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
14 May 2025
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Hitch mount: This requires a trailer hitch and comes in one of two styles (hanging and platform).—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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“Last word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/last%20word. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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