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
Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Being an actor means constantly outputting — expressing — but rarely having time to take in new experiences.
—Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025
The company offers textbook rentals, homework help and tutoring, as well as a newer suite of AI tools like a service that automatically generates flashcards.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2025
Royal correspondent Valentine Low’s new book shares insights about Queen Elizabeth‘s political allegiances, and one particular anecdote involves former President Barack Obama.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 Oct. 2025
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Following a new Evanston policy, local police obtained the badge numbers of the federal agents involved in Friday’s arrests, Biss said.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Being an actor means constantly outputting — expressing — but rarely having time to take in new experiences.
—Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025
The company offers textbook rentals, homework help and tutoring, as well as a newer suite of AI tools like a service that automatically generates flashcards.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2025
Royal correspondent Valentine Low’s new book shares insights about Queen Elizabeth‘s political allegiances, and one particular anecdote involves former President Barack Obama.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for new
Adjective
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The novel centers on Rose, a wife and mother who has recently moved to a picturesque mansion in Florida with her husband Grant and son James.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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The staffing problem at Miami Correctional is also hardly novel.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Top news OpenAI taps AWS Amazon shares closed at a record high Monday after OpenAI agreed to buy $38 billion worth of AWS capacity in a fresh sign that the ChatGPT developer is no longer dependent on Microsoft.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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This month, young readers can curl up with nonfiction explorations of the galaxy, thumb through an old astronomy textbook with a fresh new story to tell, or experience the peace of being (almost) alone on the moon.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 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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The cropped, slim fit gives it a modern shape that layers cleanly under blazers or coats.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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The franchise fired its modern star Melissa Barrera over posts in support of Palestine.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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If traditional evergreens and spruce needles aren’t your thing, opt for an alternative garland instead.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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There are alternative sources for jobs data, such as ADP’s private-sector payrolls and proxies produced by the Chicago Fed, which Goolsbee oversees, but few good ways to track consumer prices.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Mike Kennedy, ex-Harley-Davidson exec, will assume the role of CEO of the newly independent organization.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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Lest there is any doubt, Ellison does want to buy all the WBD assets, including CNN, even though Warner is newly willing to sell pieces, sources with knowledge of the talks said.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Intrigued by the unfamiliar-looking animals, researchers examined their anatomy and analyzed their DNA.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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The series pits teams of two contestants, who usually know each other prior, against each other in a race across unfamiliar lands toward a $1 million cash prize.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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The friction between Mars (in a Mutable Fire sign) and Uranus retrograde (in a Mutable Air sign) creates disruption and rebellion that can ultimately lead to a brand-new awakening.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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First, both have brand-new coaches.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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“New.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/new. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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