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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

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of fresh
Adjective
While Laporta didn't give any figures, it has previously been reported that the fresh arrangement is worth $1.77 billion (€1.7billion) to the Catalans. Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 Once laundered, return the fresh towels to the guest bedroom or bathroom. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
Noun
This viral TikTok gem is a must-have for anyone who wants to enjoy a long morning while keeping their coffee fresh. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2024 The Ultimate Laundry Schedule: What to Wash Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly The Effects of Outside Clothes on Bedding Cleaning your clothes and hitting the hay in fresh pajamas each night will help keep your bedding fresh. Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for fresh 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fresh
Adjective
  • While most ski down the mountain when ready to leave, my friends and I took a gondola, which was the easier and wiser choice after a few margaritas.
    Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Brimming with humor and heart-tugging emotion, this wise and wistful masterpiece is also one of the most visually stunning shows to hit New York in ages.
    Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • While brands like Pedialyte previously dominated the market, several brands have launched with a new approach that’s not just about general hydration.
    Emily Burns, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
  • It has been updated in 2024 with new pricing information and buy links.
    Emily Peck, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • All the new beginnings of 2025 will position you to obtain even more power and influence in 2026.
    Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
  • For more speaker insights from this year’s Forbes CIO Summit, watch the full event.
    Forbes, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • One, done, and fabulous — that’s Oprah Winfrey’s latest look in a very stylish nutshell.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Kenneth: Strong, stylish, and elegant, Kenneth is a thoughtful choice.
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • If a name doesn’t get at least 50% of the vote, then the zoo will launch a runoff with the top two names going head-to-head in a revote.
    Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • With saturated ground, runoff may cause ponding of water in low-lying areas.
    Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Montgomery officials say the need for such assistance is pervasive, even in one of the Washington region’s wealthiest counties, where large mansions and pristine golf courses are a short drive away from neighborhoods where going to a food shelter is a regular routine.
    Katie Shepherd, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Only accessible by boat, the uninhabited nature preserve’s salt marshes, dunes, and pristine beaches are great spots to hunt for fossils, fish, or camp.
    Judy Garrison, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Roberto Cavalli Roberto Cavalli, founder of the eponymous Italian fashion house and whose bold and intricate designs were worn by Taylor Swift, Madonna, Beyoncé and other A-listers, died in April at 83.
    Bryan Alexander, The Courier-Journal, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Now, amid increasingly bold Houthi attacks on Israel itself, the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to open a new front against the Yemeni group, which experts say has received weapons, funding and military know-how from Iran.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Creativity And Tone Testing LLM models are not only asked to return accurate and reliable results but are also expected to create novel responses that rival the creativity of human minds.
    Margarita Simonova, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The device was unlike anything that had come before, and showed us a novel vision of how these newfangled AI agents would fit into our lives.
    Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024

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“Fresh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fresh. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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