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noun

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How does the adjective fresh differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of fresh are new, novel, and original. While all these words mean "having recently come into existence or use," fresh applies to what has not lost its qualities of newness such as liveliness, energy, brightness.

a fresh start

When can new be used instead of fresh?

The synonyms new and fresh are sometimes interchangeable, but new may apply to what is freshly made and unused, what has not been known before, or what has not been experienced before.

new brick
new designs
starts the new job

When could novel be used to replace fresh?

The words novel and fresh can be used in similar contexts, but novel applies to what is not only new but strange or unprecedented.

a novel approach to the problem

Where would original be a reasonable alternative to fresh?

Although the words original and fresh have much in common, original applies to what is the first of its kind to exist.

a man without one original idea

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fresh
Adjective
Tart and fresh, with a splash of red-berry fruits—not market basket fresh, but more like freshly picked off the bush—and a little bramble. Lana Bortolot, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025 In the meantime, keep those feeders sparkling clean and the nectar fresh. Joan Morris, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
The selection of fresh flowers is beyond abundant, especially for the size of their footprint. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025 Edelstein will direct the fresh take, which was commissioned by the Globe and adapted by veteran playwright and screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson, whose long list of feature film credits includes Secretary, Men, Women & Children, The Girl on the Train, Chloe and Snow White. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fresh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fresh
Adjective
  • That caution proved wise, as the photos of young Mohammad turned out to be highly misleading.
    Seth Mandel, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
  • But for VCs like me, the wisest choice right now is to back the startups making healthcare systems more proactive, preventative, and fair – for everyone.
    Check Warner MBE, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Elio — Disney and Pixar Animation’s summer box office flop — will try to find a new audience when the film arrives on digital streaming this week.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
  • The skid is a new season-long, surpassing two previous six-game losing streaks — all of which have come since the calendar turned to July.
    Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • This, incidentally, could lead to more persistent inflation if demand for higher wages (to keep up with the higher costs) drives up the cost of labor.
    Raul Elizalde, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • This is a developing story that will be updated when more information becomes available.
    Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Finding studio apartment ideas that’ll work for you may require a bit of extra ingenuity, planning, and editing, but a stylish and functional end result is absolutely possible—and well worth the extra effort.
    Elizabeth Yuko, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2025
  • It’s also made with real leather and looks more stylish and less industrial than other phone cases.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Nitrogen-heavy runoff from leaking home septic tanks are a major problem.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2025
  • After a rainstorm, beaches typically experience a decline in water quality due to water runoff.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Keep reading for the 18 best things to do in Stuart, Florida. Martin County is home to 22 miles of pristine beaches, and Stuart’s most popular is Stuart Beach.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
  • He’s flown down to Trump’s pleasure palace, where Trump emerges in a pristine white suit like Ricardo Montalban from Fantasy Island — while his VP J.D. Vance is reduced to playing the pint-sized Tattoo.
    Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The bold infrastructure plan commanded multiple articles on the front page.
    Jennifer Brett, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Aug. 2025
  • This collection hits hard with satin bombers, pullover windbreakers, bold navy and orange team colors, and all the vintage Starter flair that defined a generation of sideline style.
    Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Reuniting Wells with former ER collaborators R. Scott Gemmill and Noah Wyle, the HBO Max procedural launched unexpectedly into the zeitgeist with its January premiere — thanks in part to weekly drops (how novel!) that saw the audience quickly pass 10 million per episode.
    Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Instead, Olsen predicted Democrats might pursue a novel legal theory: that the U.S. Constitution implicitly prohibits mid-decade redistricting unless a court has ordered it.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2025

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“Fresh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fresh. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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