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
Sacbee.com, 9 Feb. 2026
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
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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
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latest
Adjective
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The final episode of The Late Show aired on Thursday, May 21, ending Colbert’s nearly 11-year run on CBS.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Vital allowed two hits to the Ducks (23-6) in the bottom of the seventh, but retired the final batter on a popout to Glucksman to end the game.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2026
Noun
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But presidential results are a useful lens because of their high turnout and ability to offer a clearer view of partisan trends than congressional elections, which can be highly influenced by incumbency.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The bow-pump trend has been popping up beyond Cannes, too.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Closing arguments Republican candidates for governor Chris Carr (from left), Clark Dean, Rick Jackson, Burt Jones, Gregg Kirkpatrick, Brad Raffensperger, Tom Williams and Ken Yasger appear at the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young governor debate last month.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
19 May 2026
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Most recently, the RSF carried out drone attacks on Khartoum International Airport and other areas near the Sudanese capital, which the army seized control of last year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The series also taps into the current craze of new-adult stories — that is, focused on characters in that stage of life between teen and full-fledged adulthood — many specifically set in the pressure-cooker environment that college and university settings naturally supply to make romance spark.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2026
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But observers worry the island’s heavy reliance on computer chipmakers and other technology companies carries risk if the AI craze becomes a bubble.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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That latter cut debuts on multiple charts in the United Kingdom this week, thanks not only to McCartney's star power, but the fact that his former bandmate, Ringo Starr, is officially credited on the cut.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Patrick models this latter pursuit by furiously cycling through the streets to deliver food on a bicycle.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Quiet luxury is still very much en vogue at France’s Château de Berne.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Enterprise software back in vogue?—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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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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In theory, the British director’s fifth feature — premiered in Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes — is a film of big, bubbling emotions and anti-capitalist rage.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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After all, franchises are all the rage these days.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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