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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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

Adjective

In this final stretch, Ryan said, one of the biggest practical challenges has been competing with data centers for skilled union electricians, about 200 of whom are working on the site today.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Saturday will mark the final tune-up game of sorts for Miami before the schedule truly picks up the rest of the way.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of final

Noun

The approach also fits with a wider industry trend toward combining sensors, processors and AI capabilities closer to where data is generated.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026
This individual can map the demographic trends across neighborhoods and help systems make enrollment zoning decisions that can shift zones or consolidate to nearby schools as enrollment declines.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of trend

Adjective

The slew of events begins with a formal arrival ceremony later on Wednesday, just as a judge is expected to hear arguments in a lawsuit brought by the three news outlets the president banned from the White House last week.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Cooks, who turns 33 on Friday, spent last season with New Orleans and Buffalo, making 24 catches for 279 yards in 15 games.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of last

Noun

And yet scores of companies selling this and other unapproved drugs have blown through regulatory safeguards to offer access to customers online — part of a national craze that is changing the way consumers buy drugs.

— Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
The hair metal craze was off to a very jumpy and problematic start.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of craze

Adjective

Winds and waves are forecast to peak latter half of Thursday.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026
Another analysis of the same seasonal guidance describes a stronger vortex early in winter followed by a decline in its winds around the middle and latter parts of the season.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of latter

Noun

Quantum information is a very current vogue, and a lot of people turn the question of interpretation into quantum informational notions.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
But even at its most explicit, in documentaries, political cinema acts as an antidote to the culture’s wearying vogue for escapism.

— Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 10 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

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