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
Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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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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
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latest
Adjective
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On third-and-1 with seven seconds left, Schakel took the snap and tried to spike the ball, which would have stopped the clock and given his team one final play to go for the win.—
Alex Valdes,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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After Flora’s go-ahead punt return score and Payne’s fumble, Becht had two important conversions on the Cyclones’ final drive.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The pants are loose from the thighs to the hems, giving you room to move while still keeping the shape on-trend.—
Michelle Rostamian,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Why Shop With Us Alison Syrett Cleary is an editor and writer with over 10 years of experience covering fashion trends.—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Four Democratic-Farm-Labor Party lawmakers who chair state Senate education committees cited Minneapolis Public Schools canceling classes and extracurricular activities last week after federal agents reportedly clashed with students and staff during Roosevelt High School’s dismissal on Wednesday.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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While Constantine died before the filming of 2023’s My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, the plot of the movie paid tribute to the actor, revolving around a family trip to Greece intended to honor his character’s last wish.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The sneaker’s slim silhouette is incredibly on trend, as per the ongoing Adidas Samba and Puma Speedcat craze.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The kit targets those who subscribe to the matcha craze in more ritualistic ways than those simply ordering the aesthetic strawberry matcha lattes with cold foam tops.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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That latter figure is sharply down from 60% in 2017 in a similar survey of American attitudes.—
Nick Spicer,
NPR,
9 Jan. 2026
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The deal announced Monday night concerns this latter group, and requires NIH to review them based on their merits.—
Anil Oza,
STAT,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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And the 2026 prediction is that skirted seating, curvy silhouettes, and fabric-heavy spaces (think innovative applications, not just an 80s-style explosion of textiles everywhere) are what's en vogue.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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Warm Tones Wooden cabinetry is coming back into vogue, as are warmer colors a whole.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Other alternatives such as offering a seller credit to cover potential post-closing assessments or adjusting the purchase price to reflect the risks of such costs are also being employed.—
Michael L. Hyman,
Miami Herald,
29 Dec. 2025
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Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will continue to be available to consumers under distinct brands post-closing, with Hulu continuing to be available in the larger Disney bundle.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The four-time NBA championship coach flew into a rage, aggressively gesturing at officials and screaming.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Over the years, wallpaper has been all the rage.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Latest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latest. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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