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adjective

ˈlā-təst How to pronounce latest (audio)
Definition of latestnext
as in final
following all others of the same kind in order or time the latest news reveals many details we didn't know before

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Relevance

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latest

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noun

as in trend
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time following the latest in design

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Recent Examples of latest
Adjective
The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2023 The American Western drama is the latest of Taylor Sheridan's ever-growing Yellowstone franchise surrounding the legacy of the Dutton family from west of the Mississippi. — Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Feb. 2023
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, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for latest
Recent Examples of Synonyms for latest
  1. final
  2. trend
  3. last
  4. craze
  5. latter
  6. vogue
  7. closing
  8. rage
Adjective
  • But not all their mass gets glommed together to form the final black hole boss.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The team used those models to guide fabrication and optimize the final device.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of final
Noun
  • Track Pants Want to get in on the cool-girl pants trend backed by PEOPLE writers and A-listers like Jennifer Lawrence?
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Despite the recent trend favoring Republicans among previously undecided voters in the survey, all seven Democratic candidates are still viewed more favorably by independents.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of trend
Adjective
  • Two 17-year-olds were arrested in the death of 16-year-old Samuel Esteban Navarrete, who was shot and killed at a Fort Worth apartment complex last month.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Defending champion Indiana was ranked fourth — eight spots ahead of Ohio State, which beat the Hoosiers last month but has since lost quarterback Julian Sayin.
    — Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of last
Noun
  • Published over two years in 19 installments, The Pickwick Papers launched a craze for serialized fiction.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
  • In 2000, Stewart was cast as popular Marvel comic-book character Professor Xavier in X-Men, one of the flagship superhero movies that heralded the modern-day craze.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of craze
Adjective
  • Having a Grammy and a Lombardi is quite the flex, and that latter trophy is from the last Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026
  • SpaceX thinks these latter two segments will continue to boom.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of latter
Noun
  • This attitude is not necessarily in vogue in contemporary politics.
    — Emma Green, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Former Keshet International boss Shtruzman and ex-Cristal Pictures Co-CEO Einbinder launched New Short Media earlier this year, one of a new wave of vertical drama platforms tapping into the in-vogue medium.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of vogue
Adjective
  • The question is whether the post-closing company can afford to do all of it while servicing that debt, integrating two enormous businesses, achieving the synergies its financing assumes, funding streaming and deleveraging on schedule.
    — Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In my experience, IP analysis also impacts post-closing integration assumptions around product and platform continuity, as well as revenue protection mechanisms tied to exclusivity and licensing integrity.
    — Keegan Caldwell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of closing
Noun
  • Interest rates are rising, and the public is already rage-filled about higher energy prices.
    — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Meanwhile, social media amplifies political rage bait to drive engagement.
    — Frank Langfitt, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of rage

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