new wave
noun
often capitalized N&W
1
: a cinematic movement that is characterized by improvisation, abstraction, and subjective symbolism and that often makes use of experimental photographic techniques
2
: a new movement in a particular field
3
: popular music less raw than punk rock and typically including unconventional melodies, exaggerated beats, and quirky lyrics
4
: dernier cri
especially
: fashion that is strikingly outrageous
Examples of new wave in a Sentence
people who listened to punk, New Wave, or disco
Recent Examples on the Web
Now Microsoft and Qualcomm are trying to do the same by using Arm chips to unleash a new wave of Copilot+ PCs, also known as AI PCs.
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Michael Kan, PCMAG, 14 June 2024
Trash balloons North Korea sent a new wave of trash balloons toward South Korea on Sunday, sparking concerns that the tit-for-tat move will potentially expand to military action.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 10 June 2024
On top of embracing a new wave of consumers the retail space will also be partnering with local artists and creatives to expand its community.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 7 June 2024
The board hopes this new wave of energy will bring more fundraising opportunities for the opera company, which is a nonprofit.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 6 June 2024
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Michael Kan, PCMAG, 14 June 2024
Trash balloons North Korea sent a new wave of trash balloons toward South Korea on Sunday, sparking concerns that the tit-for-tat move will potentially expand to military action.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 10 June 2024
On top of embracing a new wave of consumers the retail space will also be partnering with local artists and creatives to expand its community.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 7 June 2024
The board hopes this new wave of energy will bring more fundraising opportunities for the opera company, which is a nonprofit.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 6 June 2024
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“New wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/new%20wave. Accessed 1 Jul. 2024.
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