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a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
a swimsuit that is the last word in sportswear this season
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Recent Examples of last word
Allison Holker wrote tWitch’s last words to his family in her memoir This Far.
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Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 4 Feb. 2025
Continue reading … ‘DIED NEEDLESSLY’ – Former child star's last words to mom as wildfire burns home with him trapped inside.
—Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
Moore’s last words had already been read by Lindsey Vann, his lawyer of 10 years.
—Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Moore's last words had already been read by Lindsey Vann, his lawyer of 10 years.
—Jeffrey Collins The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 4 Feb. 2025
Continue reading … ‘DIED NEEDLESSLY’ – Former child star's last words to mom as wildfire burns home with him trapped inside.
—Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
Moore’s last words had already been read by Lindsey Vann, his lawyer of 10 years.
—Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Moore's last words had already been read by Lindsey Vann, his lawyer of 10 years.
—Jeffrey Collins The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last word
Noun
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The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.—
Dana Branham,
Dallas News,
30 Apr. 2020
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That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.—
Brendan Bures,
chicagotribune.com,
2 Oct. 2019
Noun
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On top of that, the latest report shows a worrying trend: The market’s momentum leader could be slowing down.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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As the crew collaborates with locals to fabricate a trend, unexpected connections blossom while a pervasive health crisis looms unacknowledged in the background.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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That’s more than double the levels seen before the Covid-19 pandemic and close to the record seen at the beginning of 2021, when the meme stock craze sent GameStop shares on a historic run before a massive crash.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
19 Feb. 2025
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But on principle, the bacon-and-sweets craze has gone too far.—
Kathryn Varn,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Melanie does that beautifully, unraveling through rage.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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His parents fought repeatedly, and his father often used his fists on him to take out his rage, according to The Associated Press.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Community clinics, the inexpensive backbone of China’s health care system before the hospital boom, are back in vogue, while telehealth visits with a doctor are growing in popularity.—
Claire Fu,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Kering, which is especially exposed to the Chinese consumer, has been battling a particularly acute downturn, as its star label Gucci has fallen out of vogue.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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The unexpected uptick in inflation could dampen some of the business enthusiasm that arose after Trump's election on promises to reduce regulation and cut taxes.—
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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Many of the nation’s sheriffs have responded with enthusiasm.—
Eileen Sullivan,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2025
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Celebrities like Meghan Markle and Demi Moore are routinely opting for slimmer pants styles as of late, and one A-list power couple just proved that the trend isn’t going anywhere next season.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Last word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/last%20word. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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