NEWFANGLED Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

newfangled

adjective

ˈnü-ˈfaŋ-gəld

Definition of newfangled

as in modern

being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles got one of those newfangled espresso makers

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Recent Examples of newfangled In a second portrait, the supermodel wears a rusty orange dress accessorized with earrings and a necklace from the jeweler’s newfangled Margherita Bloom range. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 25 June 2026 The aliens shown in Disclosure Day are not newfangled creations designed to look as strange and cool as possible. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 12 June 2026 People who didn't really have much money were lured by Wall Street bankers to invest using a newfangled concept to take on debt, called credit. — Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 24 May 2026 Modern readers may take heart in the fact that there are many excellent critics thwacking through the slop—albeit with freelance machetes, on newfangled platforms. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for newfangled

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What may have surprised even modern sports fans, however, was Ole Miss' suing two of its former players who followed former Rebels coach Lane Kiffin to his new position as head football coach at LSU.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
In the heart of East Nashville, this two-bedroom home is perfect for families and those looking for a long-term stay topped with modern appliances and laundry.

— Sara Sturek, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of modern

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This means their meaning is easier to guess for someone without any previous knowledge of the gesture or language being spoken; perfect for creating a new language from scratch.

— Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
Lane Kiffin’s new team at LSU couldn’t deny Trinidad Chambliss — the quarterback Kiffin helped transform into a star after recruiting him from a Division II program to Mississippi last year.

— Brett Martel, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of new

Adjective

Stone and Robert Icke, for example, have both built careers on transplanting old stories into slick contemporary containers, and, in varying degrees, those containers can come packed with power.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Inside, the property blends ancient artifacts with contemporary furnishings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

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