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
Today, all the newfangled electronic devices in our homes run only on DC power—even lighting fixtures, now that LEDs have replaced incandescent bulbs.
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Rhett Allain, Wired News, 1 Aug. 2025
Exoskeleton technology, which helps to power hikes and adventures in the outdoors, isn’t entirely newfangled.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Beginning, quite literally, as horseless carriages—familiar modes of transport with newfangled engines stuck on—automobiles were subjected to a decades-long process of intensive innovation.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 1 June 2025
The serial disruptor recently introduced a DSM brand, a newfangled take on private label since it’s signed by designer Kei Ninomiya, whose Noir collection is part of the Comme des Garçons family.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Rhett Allain, Wired News, 1 Aug. 2025
Exoskeleton technology, which helps to power hikes and adventures in the outdoors, isn’t entirely newfangled.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Beginning, quite literally, as horseless carriages—familiar modes of transport with newfangled engines stuck on—automobiles were subjected to a decades-long process of intensive innovation.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 1 June 2025
The serial disruptor recently introduced a DSM brand, a newfangled take on private label since it’s signed by designer Kei Ninomiya, whose Noir collection is part of the Comme des Garçons family.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newfangled
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But modern dentists are skeptical as to how effective this practice actually is at improving oral health.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Netflix's modern retelling of the Biblical story of Ruth and Boaz, set in the tiny Tennessee town of Pegram, recently hit the global streaming platform.—
Katie Nixon,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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The divisions included endurance and sports race cars, supercars, flat track motorcycles, sprint cars, drift cars, vintage IndyCars, NASCAR, ASF Cup cars (American Speed Festival) and a new group called LROC (Ladies Race of Champions).—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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That was just one of the findings of a new statewide health survey -- just the second in the country -- that was announced Thursday by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
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Modern interpretations of inns layer rustic charm with contemporary finishes.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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While rooted in historical detail, Merrill and Farnham’s design ultimately merges tradition with the rhythms of contemporary life.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Newfangled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newfangled. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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