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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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

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Adjective

Fans voted him into the starting lineup, with the most final-round votes of any AL outfielder.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Iris van Herpen incorporated plasma into her final look, Helix Nebula, through two glass tubes arching around the shoulders of the dress.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026

Definition of final

Noun

Submissions will be evaluated on creativity, distinctive musical identity, and understanding of global trends, with AI use strictly prohibited.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
There are limits to this model, however Replicating this success at scale won’t be easy, said Paul Dergarabedian, head of marketplace trends for Rentrak.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of trend

Adjective

Authorities from throughout Southern California have faced a spat of e-bike and e-motorcycle incidents, including a teen who led Orange County law enforcement on a chase last month.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Prosecutors argued in a sentencing memo filed last week that Dugan violated her oath as a judge and put both law enforcement and the public at risk.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026

Definition of last

Noun

The famous question Fermi asked many years ago in the wake of the UFO craze and the Roswell incident and all of these sightings of flying saucers.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 9 July 2026
Swig, the originator of the dirty soda craze, has signed a 13-unit development deal with a local franchisee to open the drive-thru-centric soda shops in locations that will include Naperville, Crest Hill, Romeoville and Bolingbrook.

— Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of craze

Adjective

Sadly, that latter group earns a new radio hit in America at nearly the same time that frontman and co-founding member Victor Willis passed away.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
That latter point, about the growing unaffordability of the things Allianz insures, has become a defining issue for his strategy.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of latter

Noun

Shop crochet ballet flats, peplum tops, capris, and more styles Rounick and Lewis say will be en vogue this summer, starting at just $8 on Amazon.

— Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
The word currently in vogue might be AI or artificial intelligence, but the technology to look forward to is definitely quantum.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2026

Definition of vogue

Adjective

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
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

Definition of closing

Noun

Another patient, a Black woman in her mid-40s who had built a career on moving through professional spaces with precision, described the same sudden rage, the same anxiety.

— Dr. Sarah Berg, Time, 9 July 2026
It’s also actually filed charges in another case involving a road-rage incident.

— Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026

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