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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
Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
The company launched 21 missions last year, setting a new Rocket Lab record.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
China's new plan to boost consumer spending.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
In 1997, Emanuel struck out on his own, launching a new firm with three other agents and no money.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
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Easing restrictions Venezuela’s new law was approved on the same day that the US Treasury eased some sanctions on Venezuela’s oil industry.
—Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
The company launched 21 missions last year, setting a new Rocket Lab record.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
China's new plan to boost consumer spending.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
In 1997, Emanuel struck out on his own, launching a new firm with three other agents and no money.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for new
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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
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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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Between one and three of those finalists will be inducted into the Hall along with between three and five modern-era players from a group of 15 finalists.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Powell has always said central bank independence is essential to the stability of any modern economy.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Under the structure, Solomon’s compensation is partly tied to the long-term performance of certain alternative investments managed by the firm.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Bootstrapping is an alternative funding solution that allows founders to build their companies with internal resources rather than external capital.—
William Jones,
AZCentral.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, showrunner Jess Brownell goes behind the veil of the upstairs newly to focus on the staffers of these elite homes (in the downstairs).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
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Ruling this eclipse will be Saturn (newly in Aries), which is forming a conjunction to Neptune on February 20.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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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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On Tuesday evening, guests took a break to refuel between Spring 2026 Couture season shows, and joined De Beers London to raise a glass to its brand-new jewel-box space on Rue de la Paix—now its largest flagship in the world.—
Tina Isaac-Goizé,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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With the remaining hour-long specials forthcoming, a brand-new season on the horizon, and a third feature film set to be released this summer, preschoolers around the world have a lot to be excited for.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2026
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“New.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/new. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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