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adjective

ˈnü-ˌbȯrn How to pronounce newborn (audio)
Definition of newbornnext
as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor felt like a newborn activist after that pep rally

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newborn

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noun

as in child
a recently born person intentionally bought clothes that were too big for her newborn but which undoubtedly would fit him in a few months

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Recent Examples of newborn
Adjective
Diaper sizing Both brands offer parallel sizes based on babies’ weights from newborn (under 10 pounds) to size 6 (35+ pounds). — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 The newborn was diagnosed before birth with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a serious congenital heart defect. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
But since the program’s cancellation, newborns have begun dying again; the first was in December, and four more followed by March. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) strongly discourages co-sleeping with newborns under the age of 1. — Heather Gowen Walsh, Parents, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for newborn
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newborn
  1. refreshed
  2. child
  3. new
  4. baby
  5. revived
  6. infant
  7. reborn
  8. toddler
Adjective
  • Now in their second generation, the Bose QC Headphones have received a refreshed industrial design with new and modern styling.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The refreshed schedule on Love’s page shows 11 concerts slated for this fall or next year.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of refreshed
Noun
  • The strike in the town of Zawaida also wounded at least five other people, including a child, according to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital, which received the casualties.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Moore, a 47-year-old elementary school teacher, had spent most of his career teaching children around Summer’s age.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of child
Adjective
  • So in regard to the team’s new principal owners, a wait-and-see outlook is the only outlook that makes sense.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The production will mark the inaugural show at the Bridge Theatre, a 900-seat venue on the Thames near Tower Bridge, under its new ownership by Trafalgar Entertainment.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of new
Noun
  • While much of the abode remains true to its original form, Injijian notably updated the two bathrooms, removing the linoleum in the baby-blue, main-floor bathroom and replacing it with penny travertine.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
  • There are registries for weddings and babies, moments when people generally know what to buy and how to participate.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of baby
Adjective
  • The revived Taste of Minnesota returns to downtown Minneapolis for the fourth year on Friday and Saturday.
    — Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 1 July 2026
  • If the revived 883 Sportster is one, what’s the other?
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 May 2026
Definition of revived
Noun
  • Officials were in contact with the families, according to Kamal, who said the immediate priority was to support the parents and return the infants' bodies to them.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • At least 14 babies at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences died in a nursery fire Wednesday, while one infant was rescued, according to hospital officials.
    — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of infant
Adjective
  • Will the reborn Pac-12 establish itself as the top league, or will the American keep the crown?
    — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Portions of the old right‑of‑way from McKeesport to Connellsville were later abandoned and reborn as the Great Allegheny Passage, while key river and valley segments remained active freight lines.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of reborn
Noun
  • As the toddler stood on a marble countertop to appreciate the view of the ocean, Lohan held his hands from behind.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The toddler was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in a residential pool in Harris County, Texas, on June 28, a person briefed on what happened told The Associated Press.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of toddler

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