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
Trump plainly smells money in this newfangled scheme.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024
The competition committee’s newfangled approach to the kickoff was put in place to encourage more returns.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2024
The British designer forged a newfangled take on a direct-to-consumer fashion brand: launching all the main product categories at once, but producing them in limited quantities in order to sidestep overproduction, one of the biggest blights on the fashion industry.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 4 Sep. 2024
Complementing the newfangled all-wheel-drive configuration were ABS brakes, a huge technological advance at the time and used in practically every vehicle made today.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2024
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024
The competition committee’s newfangled approach to the kickoff was put in place to encourage more returns.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2024
The British designer forged a newfangled take on a direct-to-consumer fashion brand: launching all the main product categories at once, but producing them in limited quantities in order to sidestep overproduction, one of the biggest blights on the fashion industry.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 4 Sep. 2024
Complementing the newfangled all-wheel-drive configuration were ABS brakes, a huge technological advance at the time and used in practically every vehicle made today.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2024
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Additionally, the bank is accelerating its value to end users too, adding nearly 250 features through a modern, user-friendly interface that has a ‘One View’ feature on the bank’s mobile app, allowing customers to manage their finances seamlessly.Forbes, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The road to becoming a modern man As modern definitions of manhood evolve, so too does the classroom conversation.Matt Villano, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
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Below, check out my top picks, the most popular sales our readers have been shopping and a few new options to consider!Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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The idea that removing Bill Belichick would empower a new front office and coach who make better decisions hasn’t worked.Chad Graff, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
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However, the recent revitalization has ushered in a new, decidedly more contemporary feel that intentionally honors the traditional design of the Southwest.Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024
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Forty percent of western watersheds in the U.S. have been polluted by mining, and contemporary metal mining is the largest single source of toxic pollution in the country.Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Newfangled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newfangled. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.
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