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.
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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.
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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.
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David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for newfangled
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
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Given modern advances, many organizations are turning towards auto-triaging by AI services and other digital tools to help ease the burden for physicians.
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One non-negotiable of the modern footballer is good coffee.
Adjective
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Mask ban for law enforcement officers, criminal records sealing and tenant protections are among a host of new measures taking effect.
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In the videos, women share their transformations in which their post-divorce selves are often fitter, with clearer skin and a new wardrobe.
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Dubbed Camp Meeker Cabin, the project strips mountain living back to its quieter essentials, while still embracing contemporary environmental design.
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The architecture is intentionally clean and contemporary, understated but elegant.
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