1
as in novel
not known or experienced before
Spanish was a new course of study for her advances in optical technology allow us to observe new planets
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2
as in fresh
recently made and never used before
that unique scent that comes with a new car
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3
as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
a little rest made him a new man after the exhausting basketball game
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4
as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
new techniques in plastic surgery
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5
as in alternative
taking the place of one that came before
after my bike was stolen, my scooter became my new mode of transportation
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Recent Examples of new
Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
In his new memoir, The Royal Insider , former royal butler and footman Paul Burrell made the claim that Queen Elizabeth was diagnosed with bone marrow cancer shortly before her death.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 14 Sep. 2025
Key features: The new Apple Watch Series 11 model features new quality-of-life updates and health-tracking tools.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Next week, Paramount+ will launch a new multiview feature, initially for the kickoff of CBS Sports’ UEFA soccer coverage — and eventually extending to other content on the streamer.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
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That leaves uncertain whether the threats might actually lead to new tariffs or a ban on Russian oil purchases.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
In his new memoir, The Royal Insider , former royal butler and footman Paul Burrell made the claim that Queen Elizabeth was diagnosed with bone marrow cancer shortly before her death.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 14 Sep. 2025
Key features: The new Apple Watch Series 11 model features new quality-of-life updates and health-tracking tools.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Next week, Paramount+ will launch a new multiview feature, initially for the kickoff of CBS Sports’ UEFA soccer coverage — and eventually extending to other content on the streamer.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for new
Adjective
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Universal Pictures has pushed back the release of Other Mommy, its horror film from Atomic Monster, based on the novel Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman (Bird Box).—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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New Therapies Targeting Inflammaging While lifestyle interventions remain fundamental, advances in biomedical research are yielding novel therapies that target the underlying mechanisms of inflammation.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This is the second time in a row that fresh Hindi releases fell short at the box office while a south-Indian film ranked high among global top scorers for a weekend.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The radiance and fresh-grapefruit scent linger on the skin; so do the moisturizing sunflower, passion fruit, açai, babassu, and rice bran oils.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Fans are also anticipating getting their first looks inside the refreshed stadium.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
22 Aug. 2025
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Each year, Indiana Landmarks releases the list to advocate for the sites in hope of educating people and attracting developers, individuals and organizations to contribute financially and help these buildings find a refreshed purpose.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Information operations and psychological warfare are a key component of modern war — and arguably nowhere is this truer than in the Israel-Islamist conflict.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Watch a modern student tackle an assignment.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Many professionals will share honest insights about industry trends and alternative entry points.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Drug makers are also seeking alternative treatments for patients who struggle to remain on GLP-1s long term.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Netflix documentary tells the story of two Michigan teenagers, Lauryn Licari and Owen McKenny, who were relentlessly cyberbullied for newly two years by anonymous numbers.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Specifically, as of September 10, 2025, the newly public company’s shares are on NYSE as KLAR, at a value of $40.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Recent studies suggest that competing on surfaces with unfamiliar mechanical properties – such as stiffness and elasticity – can accelerate neuromuscular fatigue.—
Michael Hales,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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Later, while sifting through their collections, researchers noticed three unfamiliar-looking fish, the 2025 study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Cineplex has jumped on the entertainment experience by opening Cinéma Cineplex Royalmount, a brand-new theater in Montreal which boasts the company’s first ever Quebec location of The Rec Room — a wildly popular concept that combines arcade games and cinema.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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If your phone bill feels painfully high or your upgrade options are too limited, T-Mobile’s brand-new offer is built to give you a fresh start.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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“New.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/new. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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