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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latest
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Turns out, a kid brought in with gunshot wounds died in that room the same night, and a final look at the security footage shows a mysterious third man — clearly hiding his face from all cameras under a label-less baseball cap — entering the same room around the same time as Ji.
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Leiter said the final destination of the framework is peace between the two countries.
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Sergeant Ashley Smith, a police officer of 16 years, published a TikTok video about the troubling criminal trend.
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While complexion trends may be in their dewy era, there's still something to be said for a great powder foundation—especially on hot, sticky summer days.
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There are many general rules and tools people can use to help ensure their retirement savings last.
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As for 29-year-old Greenway notched six points in 40 games with the Sabres last season and scored three points in 13 Stanley Cup Playoff games with Buffalo during the 2025-26 campaign.
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The protein craze shows no signs of slowing down, and author Arash Hashemi has a new cookbook that's perfect for anyone looking add more nutritious, flavorful high-protein meals to their routine.
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Don’t Worry Darling, a thriller in the vein of The Stepford Wives, caused a media craze, to put it mildly.
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The anime adjacent series shown in the presentation’s latter half, for Turner, show its impact.
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Delegates from the smaller states in particular were aghast at this latter proposal.
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Oversized Sunglasses Last but not least, after years of tiny sunglasses reigning supreme, oversized, face-obscuring frames are in vogue again.
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In Labour circles, there is an old joke poking fun at Burnham’s chameleon-like ability to blend into whichever set of ideas is in vogue on the left at that moment in time.
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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.
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This is covered in a standard inspection, often called a pre-drywall or pre-closing inspection.
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The first season of Beef wasn’t just critically acclaimed; it was widely hailed as an avatar of post-pandemic rage.
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Depressed dads are more prone to expressing aggravation, annoyance or even rage, Daniel Singley, a psychologist who founded a therapy center for men, said to the Times.
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“Latest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latest. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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