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
Dana Branham, Dallas News, 30 Apr. 2020
That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.
—Brendan Bures, chicagotribune.com, 2 Oct. 2019
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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 deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.
—Dana Branham, Dallas News, 30 Apr. 2020
That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.
—Brendan Bures, chicagotribune.com, 2 Oct. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latest
Adjective
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The company expects to mail more letters letting drivers know when the final fix is available, likely in April 2026.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Riding a three-game sweep into the second leg of a three-city trip, the Chicago Cubs positioned themselves to put pressure on the Milwaukee Brewers heading into the final four weeks of the regular season.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Josh Blackman, a law professor at South Texas College of Law, said the trend is notable because many cases involve on-camera evidence that should be easily provable in a court of law.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Another key implication lies in the de-dollarization trend driven by Russian alignment with China.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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On Tuesday, general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson finalized their initial 53-man roster, and the team had their last practice of training camp Wednesday at Halas Hall.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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At the start of last season, Drew and Brett warmed up together on the sideline, and for a second, Ged Kates dropped his coach cap and went into dad mode.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Opendoor , recently at the center of a meme stock craze, was also one of retail investors' favorites heading into September.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
1 Sep. 2025
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While four-wheeled carts are changing the way small towns move, not everyone is on board with the craze.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This latter interpretation recalls Persephone’s yearly return from the underworld or another myth in which a pomegranate sprouts from drops of Dionysus’s blood after his death, heralding his resurrection.—
Demir Alp,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Aug. 2025
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Lewis Hamilton drove Ojjeh’s kids around in that latter car, according to The Drive.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Long before the video diary became the en vogue format of personal expression on YouTube and social media platforms like TikTok, Ross McElwee was America’s preeminent first-person filmmaker.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
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Multiverse, based in Donostia, Spain, is working at the intersection of two of technology’s most in-vogue fields—AI and quantum computing.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Originally self-published, Until the World Falls Down constellated enthusiasm on TikTok in the weeks following its publication, ultimately leading to a three-book deal with a publisher.—
Logan Karlie
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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But when the Republican voters lack enthusiasm, as in 2022, Democrats go into the fall with a clear advantage.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For me, this film was more about the duel between the stillness in the in the internal rage and that wanting to percolate outwards.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
29 Aug. 2025
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This is quite the rarity, and will delight executives at the streamer at a time when subscriber retention is all-encompassing and co-viewing is all the rage.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Latest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latest. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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