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
New York will be a major character in all six because the nation’s democracy began in New York, where the man who had been first in war became the first head of the newfangled federal government.
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James Barron, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
As Calamos aptly suggests, life’s perennial race to get ahead—and stay ahead—won’t be won by ever more sophisticated algorithms or newfangled technology.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Servers today, many of whom have worked here for more than a decade, still take orders using order pads in lieu of newfangled POS terminals.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025
Other players experimented with it and no one — not the bulk of other players or journalists or fans — ever really picked up on the newfangled advance in hitting innovation.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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James Barron, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
As Calamos aptly suggests, life’s perennial race to get ahead—and stay ahead—won’t be won by ever more sophisticated algorithms or newfangled technology.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Servers today, many of whom have worked here for more than a decade, still take orders using order pads in lieu of newfangled POS terminals.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025
Other players experimented with it and no one — not the bulk of other players or journalists or fans — ever really picked up on the newfangled advance in hitting innovation.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newfangled
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Many found themselves out of work, while those who did find jobs discovered they were paid less than the Danish workers arriving in droves to build infrastructure or modern apartment buildings.—
Morten Høi Jensen,
The Dial,
19 June 2025
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But the most powerful flare measured with modern methods was in 2003.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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Over at Brooks’s, Shai comes over and teaches him how to use his new sewing machine, which is a fascinating dynamic because Shai is an agent’s assistant while Brooks is a clothing designer.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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Nearly as important, though, is the fact that streaming continues to be a sizable fount of new viewers even after on-air and DVR viewing essentially stops.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2025
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Set inside a chic, contemporary home, the gathering brought together influencer and hostess Tenicka Boyd, along with content creators Jayria Nicole and Iesha Gilchrist, for a night of casual connection, elevated drinks, and luxe simplicity.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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Below, Butler and Maple’s daughter, Audrey Snipes, speaks to us about the origins of the new 4k restoration, 20 West, and why Maple, who died in 2023, was surprised by contemporary interest in her film work.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
17 June 2025
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“Newfangled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newfangled. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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