LATEST Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈlā-təst

Definition of latest

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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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

Adjective

Young spent most of last season on a two-way deal with the Heat before being converted to a standard contract in the final days of the season.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Heather Leo’s future also arrived unexpectedly during the final days of the Games.

— Andrea Clement, AJC.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of final

Noun

With so many faces coming and going, the hope is the swirl doesn't upset relationships and positive trend lines that have taken years to construct.

— Chris Tye, CBS News, 14 July 2026
The overall trend, however, remains one of long-term forest loss, particularly in tropical regions where biodiversity is highest.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Definition of trend

Adjective

The surge is coming right at the peak of the summer driving season, which could cost Americans hundreds of millions of dollars more compared with this time last year.

— Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
Earlier this month a pastor who founded one of China’s most prominent underground churches was released from prison and reunited with his family in the United States after being detained in a crackdown in China last year.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Definition of last

Noun

So good was their relationship that when a viral social media craze called the Ice Bucket Challenge swarmed around the world in 2014, Anderson felt brave enough to nominate the fearsome Scot.

— Chris McKenna, New York Times, 16 July 2026
As the sourdough bread craze continues, more companies are producing their own loaves for shoppers to try.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 July 2026

Definition of craze

Adjective

This latter reason is why many chemical sunscreens are banned in Hawaii and some other places popular for tourists, sunbathers and swimmers.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
But even in that latter case, a two-way contract pays only half of the NBA minimum salary, with older players often able to find something more lucrative overseas.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

Definition of latter

Adjective

During the post-closing ceremony panel, the jury president showed a sense of humor when discussing the challenges of serving as the leading member of the voting committee for a prestigious film festival, like being away from the phones all morning.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 May 2026
This is covered in a standard inspection, often called a pre-drywall or pre-closing inspection.

— Ryan Brennan May 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026

Definition of closing

Noun

What instrument could be a more natural choice to express a profound sense of rage, angst, and uncertainty?

— Lawrence Burney, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026
When Claudia’s ghost rips into Louis and Lestat with a miasma of rage and despair, Anderson and Reid’s eyes search for each other across the room, reflecting the unexpected agony of this experience and the regret of putting Claudia through this.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 July 2026

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