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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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

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Adjective

A bit of final lagniappe handed to the BKTrustee was a ruling that all the assets of the Children's Trust was determined to be part of the Kittrells' bankruptcy estate.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Minnesota stopped a four-game skid and moved within one-half game of Texas for the final AL wild card, tied with AL Central rival Cleveland.

— CBS News, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of final

Noun

There are consulting and data companies that publish on consumer beauty trends and charge for it.

— Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026
That was the continuation of a trend that has seen the Broncos sign 11 of their players to multiyear extensions since before the 2024 season.

— Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of trend

Adjective

Robinhood routes its customers to Kalshi's exchange and booked $156 million of event-contract revenue last quarter, more than its crypto business; Webull connects to the same rails.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
The first taste of this new strategy debuted last summer when Lucky teamed up with pop star Addison Rae on new low-rise jeans.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of last

Noun

Ample Entertainment, the production company behind series such as Netflix’s Amy Bradley Is Missing and HBO’s The Invisible Pilot, is getting into the YouTube craze.

— Peter White, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
Large white feathers wafted in the breeze—Paris, after all, drove the 19th-century ostrich feather craze that swept the fashion world.

— R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of craze

Adjective

The self-banishment of UEFA sides would raise the prospect of greater diversity, with Europe having won six of the past eight tournaments and accounting for most of the teams in the competition’s latter stages.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Those latter two placements establish new peaks and match My Chemical Romance’s career highs, first set by The Black Parade nearly 20 years ago.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of latter

Noun

For much of the past few seasons, sweepers — essentially, bigger sliders with massive horizontal movement — were en vogue.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Netflix isn’t the only streamer trying to capitalize on the popularity of the neo-Western genre that’s been so en vogue lately (the trend feels very similar to all the fantasy shows that popped up after Game of Thrones).

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of vogue

Adjective

Banijay Group received €801M from the deal, including a payment of €625M from RedBird IMI and a €176M pre-closing dividend.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 July 2026
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

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