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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
  • Instead, the past week has been spent relitigating the final nanoseconds of the Wolverines’ 13-12 victory against Western Michigan.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of final
Noun
  • Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little became the face of the trend last year, making a 70-yarder in preseason and then a regular-season record 68-yarder.
    — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • In the 2002 midterms, Republicans again bucked the historical trend, gaining seats in both chambers following the post-9/11 political climate.
    — Cal Thomas, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of trend
Adjective
  • His calmness on the ball and ability to break lines with his passing is important to Hurzeler’s style of play — no goalkeeper made more passes last season.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Warren, on the other hand, was humbled last week in a 35-point defeat to Fountain Lake.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of last
Noun
  • The largest post-pandemic month is still July 2023, thanks to the Barbenheimer craze.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Over the last several months, the brand has embraced the ongoing nostalgia craze and resurgence of Y2K styles and reference points.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of craze
Adjective
  • The inability to do so has cost Engelbert during her latter years.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • In its latter stages, the trial became a battle of medical experts.
    — Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of latter
Noun
  • With France established as a producer and distributor of cozy crime – a genre much in vogue with buyers, who appreciate its wide appeal and flexibility in schedules – there are several new shows to look out for.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
  • And because putting screens on batteries is now en vogue, this one has a display showing charge level, power output, and the internal temperature.
    — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 3 Sep. 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
  • Related 'Ask Us Anything' Stories Do rage workouts really help to blow off steam?
    — Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Once the two men start working together, the combination of Ploughman’s crushing grief and Tyler’s populist rage illustrates the two factors that shaped the revolt.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of rage

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