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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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
Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
With respect to Korpisalo, the Sens’ love for their new goaltender has eclipsed their old flame.
—Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Part Of A Broader Effort Suppression of tax data is not new.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The price of eggs has dropped from $7.22 per dozen, just a little less than the all-time high of $8.17 a few days before, to $4.90 in a single week, new data shows.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
In Adolescence, Netflix’s new limited series, audiences are introduced to 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper).
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
With respect to Korpisalo, the Sens’ love for their new goaltender has eclipsed their old flame.
—Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Part Of A Broader Effort Suppression of tax data is not new.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The price of eggs has dropped from $7.22 per dozen, just a little less than the all-time high of $8.17 a few days before, to $4.90 in a single week, new data shows.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for new
Adjective
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Companies can support and encourage employees to develop their own at-home office spaces or use alternative workspaces, like co-working spaces, that offer structure without long commutes.—
Sarah Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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For families that seek to spread out vaccines with an alternative schedule, dismissals are much less common: just 8% of individual pediatricians reported often or always dismissing these families, while 28% reported that their office has such a dismissal policy, according to the academy.—
Jenny Gold,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The world would bloom with new energy, novel ideas, and joy.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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The bizarre thing is that even with a six-hour runtime, much of the novel material omitted from Visconti’s version is still entirely missing.—
Anthony Paletta,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Keep the following pointers in mind to ensure your cheese experience is the crème de la crème: Think fresh.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2025
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Core inflation, which excludes prices of fresh food, was at 3%, lower than January’s figure of 3.2%.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This vinyl record turntable works both angles: a vintage aesthetic with all the perks of a modern bluetooth speaker.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
27 Mar. 2025
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In early January, work finally restarted at the New Mestalla stadium in Valencia and a modern, 70,074-seater ground is now slated to be completed by 2027.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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With a spring in his step, Beef was filmed walking through the entryway of his home, climbing up the staircase and entering a newly furnished bedroom.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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His 20th-century observations about the character of King Edward VIII are newly relevant in the Washington, D.C., of the 21st.—
George Weigel,
National Review,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These and many other student protests provide powerful strategies and lessons on resistance and how employees can advocate for workplace justice. 1.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Two other fires were active in nearby Burke and Madison counties, with a third wildfire burning in Stokes County on the northern border with Virginia.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Most small businesses are not operating an entire influencer marketing department and may be unfamiliar with how pricing works or operating with very small budgets.—
Kristen Bousquet,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Lewis-Potter has been in excellent form for Brentford in the unfamiliar position of left-back and he was capped four times by England’s Under-21s.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The beloved Pixar franchise, known for its heartwarming and nostalgic tales, is set to return with a brand-new adventure.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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This brand-new development is a gorgeous community setting that’s located less than a mile from the shores of beautiful Lake Wylie.—
Shea Homes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2025
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“New.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/new. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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