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
Saudi Arabia’s regional headquartering policy is yielding some newfangled definitions of a corporate territory.
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Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 28 Jan. 2026
But Cézanne’s newfangled fracturing of old-fashioned still lifes and landscapes became the very motor of modernism.
—J. S. Marcus, Air Mail, 24 Jan. 2026
The first Farmer’s Fridge opened at the Garvey Food Court at Clark and Lake streets, a downtown mélange of fast-food offerings such as Dunkin’ Donuts, Popeyes and McDonald’s that also featured a newfangled salad vending machine in the middle.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Having said that, the most compelling aspect of this doc isn’t the tech itself, but rather how these newfangled tools allow Cameron to reinforce the most basic aspects of cinematic storytelling.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
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Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 28 Jan. 2026
But Cézanne’s newfangled fracturing of old-fashioned still lifes and landscapes became the very motor of modernism.
—J. S. Marcus, Air Mail, 24 Jan. 2026
The first Farmer’s Fridge opened at the Garvey Food Court at Clark and Lake streets, a downtown mélange of fast-food offerings such as Dunkin’ Donuts, Popeyes and McDonald’s that also featured a newfangled salad vending machine in the middle.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Having said that, the most compelling aspect of this doc isn’t the tech itself, but rather how these newfangled tools allow Cameron to reinforce the most basic aspects of cinematic storytelling.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newfangled
Adjective
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The backstory What appears to be a modern building actually has quite a bit of local history.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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He is best known for proposing the theory of cosmic inflation, a concept that transformed modern understanding of the early universe and the evolution of the big bang.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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The first colorway will be available in an all-blue silhouette that also features Clark's new signature logo.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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On Wednesday, federal prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss all charges in the case, citing new video evidence.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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For Jones, that’s ultimately what makes Lestat feel like a contemporary artist.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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After winning the Grammy for best contemporary country album in February, Jelly Roll emotionally dedicated the trophy to Bunnie, who wept and applauded in the audience.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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“Newfangled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newfangled. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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