1
as in alternative
taking the place of one that came before
after my bike was stolen, my scooter became my new mode of transportation
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2
as in novel
not known or experienced before
Spanish was a new course of study for her advances in optical technology allow us to observe new planets
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3
as in fresh
recently made and never used before
that unique scent that comes with a new car
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4
as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
a little rest made him a new man after the exhausting basketball game
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5
as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
new techniques in plastic surgery
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as in novelty
the quality or appeal of being new
all that the skyscraper has going for it is its newness, for it's an ugly, poorly designed building
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Try This Instead
Try This InsteadFor
Try This
new information
new technology
new ideas
a new system
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Recent Examples of new
Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 24 May 2025
First discovered: 12:01 p.m. May 24 Initial location: San Benito County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Southside
A new wildfire was reported today at 12:01 p.m. in San Benito County.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 May 2025
Available beginning May 12 for a limited time at participating Krispy Kreme shops, the Krispy Kreme x Pac-Man Collection features three new doughnuts in a custom Pac-Man game dozen box.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 13 May 2025
In addition to offering previously unattainable data rates, Wi-Fi 7 will employ new technologies to reduce latency, increase network capacity, and boost efficiency.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
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Adjective
Carrere, who originally voiced Lilo's older sister Nani, joins the cast as Mrs. Kekoa, a new character who is the social worker assigned to Lilo and Nani's case.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 24 May 2025
First discovered: 12:01 p.m. May 24 Initial location: San Benito County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Southside
A new wildfire was reported today at 12:01 p.m. in San Benito County.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 May 2025
Available beginning May 12 for a limited time at participating Krispy Kreme shops, the Krispy Kreme x Pac-Man Collection features three new doughnuts in a custom Pac-Man game dozen box.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 13 May 2025
In addition to offering previously unattainable data rates, Wi-Fi 7 will employ new technologies to reduce latency, increase network capacity, and boost efficiency.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for new
Adjective
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Consumer sentiments are clearly negative, arguably driven by the belief that the same topics will be explored by alternative, free-to-read platforms.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Acknowledge that behavior is a type of legitimate communication. Be willing to accept all forms of communication, including augmentative alternative communication, as valid.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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This novel approach to reducing friction helps high-end movements' precision, durability, and efficiency.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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In November -- Cannes Market One of the most iconic action heroes in U.S. cinema, the character was created by David Morell in his novel First Blood.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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What made the biggest difference in her journey was intermittent fasting, and sticking to clean foods through her fresh food delivery service.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The producers of the Peppa Pig series promise fresh storylines and new characters after the family has grown to five members with Evie’s arrival.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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His visit is a divergence from the tradition among modern U.S. presidents to visit Mexico or Canada during their first foreign trip, which comes after his administration levied tariffs against the neighboring nations early in his term.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Cosby is a gifted novelist whose passionate writing about the modern South has garnered him much critical praise and the admiration of President Obama.—
Chris Vognar,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
Adverb
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Grizzly death trap The female, newly recorded as EVGF129, has already beaten the odds.—
Lesley Evans Ogden,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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An all-new Knockout Tour seems to take full advantage of this newly expansive structure, whisking players between tracks and eliminating those who fall short.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Since May 2024, Jupiter has been in your zone of one-on-one bonds, teaching you how to hold space for autonomy and connection, novelty and predictability, privacy and self-disclosure.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
22 May 2025
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Where the film gets a little chewier, moving out of enjoyable novelty into something deeper, is in using this context to explore the dynamics of appeasing an oppressor.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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The pair have known each other for a while, with Ferguson guesting on Hot in Cleveland and Malick appearing on Modern Family.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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The effective ban at Harvard created a chilling effect at other colleges nationwide, while imperiling operations at the storied Cambridge, Massachusetts campus.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Kennedy has, at times, seemed unfamiliar with programs and staff that had been cut, and suggested as many as 20% of the people fired could be brought back if they are deemed essential.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
13 May 2025
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Others view them as a hazard, especially for people unfamiliar with how to drive through them.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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“New.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/new. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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