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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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as in fresh
recently made and never used before
that unique scent that comes with a new car
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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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as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
new techniques in plastic surgery
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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
Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
And lucky for us, Spanx just marked down hundreds of new pieces for every occasion.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
Ford expects to put the first few laps on its new Le Mans challenger in Q3, several months before the team’s maiden race in Qatar in March 2027.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 16 Jan. 2026
This time, however, Abu Sharif decided to take this latest new arrival to dinner at a local Italian restaurant to continue their earlier, enjoyable conversation.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
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For an instant fresh start effect, give your walls a new coat of paint in January.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
And lucky for us, Spanx just marked down hundreds of new pieces for every occasion.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
Ford expects to put the first few laps on its new Le Mans challenger in Q3, several months before the team’s maiden race in Qatar in March 2027.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 16 Jan. 2026
This time, however, Abu Sharif decided to take this latest new arrival to dinner at a local Italian restaurant to continue their earlier, enjoyable conversation.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for new
Adjective
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By grafting old-school procedural pleasures onto a 24-esque real-time format, the show produced a genuinely novel structure in the post-prestige era that was impossible to look away from.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
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May 5 Schumacher is really funny (her hilarious novel Dear Committee Member won the Thurber Prize)!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Its locking lid snaps onto a silicone ring, giving it an airtight seal so my butter stays fresh (and doesn’t absorb outside odors).—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Or not feeling super fresh after a nap at 35,000 feet with your mouth hung open?—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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Creative director changes in the fashion industry have been a primary driver of bringing a refreshed vision to brands and reshaping the pre-loved market.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
25 Nov. 2025
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Up front, there’s a refreshed take on the iconic Singleframe grille, with new Matrix-design LED lighting and those four Audi rings now positioned higher and more prominent.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
19 Nov. 2025
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Their relaxed drape feels modern and unfussy, striking the right balance between polish and comfort.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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According to Makaym Dybenko, the system balances customization with military-standard compatibility, positioning DroneHunter Varta as a flexible counter-drone solution for modern combat environments.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Then look no further than this alternative leather bag.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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The availability of credit from alternative consumer lenders that don’t offer the statutory protections mandated for credit cards concerns consumer advocates.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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The newly-unmasked comedian talks to EW about flashing her undies during the show.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Jan. 2026
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Aviation emissions were newly included in the 2023 inventory, expanding the scope of previous reports.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And to folks unfamiliar with the IP system, that makes some superficial sense.—
David J. Kappos,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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He was brought in mid-season with a plan to develop him as a wide attacker and asked to lead an attack in an unfamiliar striker position.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The brand-new suitcases are dropped off to county Children and Family Services.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Located within Universal Studios Florida’s Hollywood section of the park, this gift shop will feature brand-new theming and merchandise that can’t be missed.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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“New.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/new. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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