NEW WAVES Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

new waves

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plural of new wave

as in last words

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Annotated divorce papers blown up and mounted, interactive exhibits detailing how your mom’s last round of chemo didn’t take, souvenir T-shirts emblazoned with your best friend’s last words before the car crash.

— Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026
Kelly Clarkson said her last words on The Kelly Clarkson Show after seven seasons, amid a full hour of Kellyoke, her kids, and gratitude.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026

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Also, many ingredients for the final material still have to come from Earth, requiring the transport of hundreds of tons of cargo and equipment to Mars over several months.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
SpaceX says that later Starship generations are being designed to double that payload capacity to around 200 tons.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026

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There are no drive modes to choose from, no touchscreen to poke around on in order to get everything set up properly.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026
When unfolded, the chassis doubles as an adjustable stand that supports front, rear, ceiling, and portrait projection modes.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026

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Running September 25-27, the summit is now renowned for attracting top Hollywood and international execs who descend upon the swanky Dolder Grand Hotel for the weekend to discuss current industry trends, issues and financing models.

— Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
At the Off-White Imaginary Palace event on Wednesday, Cardi B tapped into contemporary trends, styling sleek, pin-straight extensions and micro bangs.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

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The depiction of schizophrenia on screen — especially in horror movies — has largely seen the mental health condition linked to violent and unpredictable rages, showing people when something has gone horribly wrong.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
The round, led by Evolution Equity Partners, comes as the battle over AI regulation rages in Washington and Silicon Valley, and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle debate a development slowdown.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

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