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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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
Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Feb. 2023
The shooting came a day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.
—Bloomberg.com, 14 Feb. 2023
Sacbee.com, 9 Feb. 2026
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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Adjective
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
The shooting came a day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.
—Bloomberg.com, 14 Feb. 2023
Noun
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latest
Adjective
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Led by a barrage of buckets from Williams and Salaün, the Valkyries took a 66-53 lead going into the final 10 minutes.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Wait for 30 minutes after the final lightning or thunder before heading outside again.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
Noun
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From the ’90s well through mid-2000s, shoe trends stayed in their lane.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
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To battle the troubling trend, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney created a partnership with 20 big-name box stores to crack down on the shoplifting ring.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rates the race as a toss up after California voters approved a new congressional map last year to counter Texas' redrawn districts, reshaping the Bakersfield-area 22nd district.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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One of the protagonists of Portugal’s Nations League triumph was Diogo Jota, who passed away alongside his brother in a tragic car accident last year.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Despite growing up with the warnings of skin cancer, Gen Z is falling for the tanning craze that befalls most generations.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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That also means a lot of those opportunities are conflicted out for beauty brands still looking to get in on the sports craze.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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That latter plan, however, suffered a major setback after a New Glenn exploded—destroying some of Blue Origin’s mission-critical infrastructure—during testing on the company’s launchpad on May 28.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
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This latter part of the demo did a better job of showcasing the combo possibilities with Dylan's transformable, Swiss Army knife of a weapon.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
8 June 2026
Noun
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And saving money is always en vogue.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
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That’s a big reason why the idea of retooling on the fly has become more en vogue, with the Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins (among others) recently pursuing paths that didn’t rely on bottoming out.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
Noun
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Still social media rage is still engagement of sorts, and the company no doubt raised awareness of its 20th anniversary.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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Jackie's soon-to-be mother-in-law channels all her resentment and rage into breaking up her son's engagement by becoming an absolute terror.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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“Latest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latest. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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