1
as in mint
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state
the restaurant uses only really fresh ingredients in all of its dishes
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2
as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness
if you are fresh with the art teacher, she'll give you a detention immediately
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3
as in new
not known or experienced before
a fresh look at the situation
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as in more
resulting in an increase in amount or number
she's making fresh changes on top of the existing ones
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as in stylish
slang
being in the latest or current fashion
those are some fresh threads you have on, man!
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as in runoff
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Recent Examples of fresh
Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
In the nation's capital, residents have seen the change steadily sweeping their communities lot by lot: A neighbor's red-brick rowhouse goes up for sale with a fresh coat of paint.
—arkansasonline.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 28 Sep. 2024
Paper towels are the secret weapon to keeping produce fresh
So don’t be ashamed of paper towel use.
—Caitlin Penzeymoog, Vox, 4 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Shop local farmers markets or follow sales for fresh produce with can be the foundation for many meals.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
In the nation's capital, residents have seen the change steadily sweeping their communities lot by lot: A neighbor's red-brick rowhouse goes up for sale with a fresh coat of paint.
—arkansasonline.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Noun
Maintenance can also be time- and budget-intensive to keep the foxy-red color fresh.
—Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 28 Sep. 2024
Paper towels are the secret weapon to keeping produce fresh
So don’t be ashamed of paper towel use.
—Caitlin Penzeymoog, Vox, 4 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fresh
Adjective
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Here, Forbes Coaches Council members share wise strategies for tactfully and strategically highlighting your contributions at work.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Speaking of family, Nivola’s parents gave him some wise advice.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With respect to Korpisalo, the Sens’ love for their new goaltender has eclipsed their old flame.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Many of the lingerie-centric stage costumes worn by Carpenter have been custom collaborations with Victoria’s Secret, including new looks that debuted on March 5 with the kickoff of the tour’s European leg in Dublin.—
Laurie Brookins,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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After this, oil production will fall, albeit slowly toward 2050, as decarbonization proceeds and more electric vehicles take to the roads.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Neither of those penalties was particularly poor but both could have been hit with more pace and better placement.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These pants remind us so much of Scandinavian style — relaxed, stylish, and elevated.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
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If your spring involves attending the neighborhood Easter egg hunt or casual outings to the local flower shop, this short-sleeve sweater is a comfortable yet stylish option.—
Michelle Rostamian,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Excessive runoff can be a result of saturated ground and/or rainfall intensity.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
13 Mar. 2025
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Johnson won two years ago by mobilizing a base of progressives and members of government labor unions — and by depicting his opponent in the runoff election, former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas, as an extremist backed by Trump donors.—
Will Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This is a battle of the league's best and worst three-point shooting teams, as Orlando has hit just 30.9 percent of its triples, the worst mark in the NBA, while Cleveland is shooting a pristine 39.0 percent from three in 2024-25, the league's tidiest rate.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Hay Island, a pristine 18-acre piece of land that is hidden near Long Island Sound, has listed for $35 million.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Picture high-collar zip-ups, bold color-blocking, and contrast piping for maximum throwback appeal.—
Victoria Montalti,
refinery29.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Her bold and theatrical designs have also been a hit with musicians in particular.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Many of them rely on novel legal theories about presidential power that go against longstanding judicial precedent or have never been tested in court.—
Graham Underwood,
arkansasonline.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Such discoveries have raised cautious optimism among scientists seeking novel solutions to antibiotic-resistant bacteria—one of medicine's most pressing crises.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Fresh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fresh. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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