as in final
following all others of the same kind in order or time
the latest news reveals many details we didn't know before
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as in trend
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
following the latest in design
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Recent Examples of latest
Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Feb. 2023
The shooting came a day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.
—Bloomberg.com, 14 Feb. 2023
Dana Branham, Dallas News, 30 Apr. 2020
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
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The American Western drama is the latest of Taylor Sheridan's ever-growing Yellowstone franchise surrounding the legacy of the Dutton family from west of the Mississippi.
—Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Feb. 2023
The shooting came a day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.
—Bloomberg.com, 14 Feb. 2023
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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
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
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Ohio State fans’ visceral reaction to losing to Michigan was in part because we have been conditioned for generations to believe a two-loss team, particularly when one of those losses occurs in the final game, signals the end of the season.Jason Lloyd, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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After Trump doubled down on his demands for the two sides to come to an agreement in the final days of the Biden administration, Witkoff held an urgent meeting with Netanyahu last Saturday, notably the Sabbath, the Jewish day of rest.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Nix, with how he’s played at times this year, has a good enough reputation to potentially buck the McDermott trend against rookie quarterbacks.Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Even larger exchanges such as the New York Stock Exchange are looking to get in on the trend.Anna Gleason, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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Here, a glimmer of optimism at last appears via one lawyer’s virtuous rejection of self-interest.A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
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Bass remained silent last week when confronted by a reporter who demanded answers for her decision to visit Africa.Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
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Good morning, Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is getting in on the AI craze, specifically, robotics.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Weight-loss drug craze appears to be curbing US obesity epidemic Eat right Eating healthier foods can help reduce your risk of cognitive decline.Kristen Cusato, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
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This latter incident served as the basis of an entertaining but less-than-reverent Hulu limited series, Pam & Tommy, which starred Lily James and Sebastian Stan.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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That latter formulation might sound redundant, but Pearce’s performance, rich in narrative surprise and motivational ambiguity, is anything but obvious.Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 9 Jan. 2025
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Neutrality about dressing political figures may be becoming more in vogue, or maybe designers are just busy.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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Buckle-front Cardigan $40 at Amazon From bows to buckles, unconventional cardigan closures are in vogue right now.Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
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On the other hand, high-energy dogs, such as the playful companion in the viral video, often fail to recognize when their enthusiasm is not reciprocated.Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Employees don’t necessarily reduce their work output, but their enthusiasm fades, their curiosity dwindles, and their emotional connection to their work diminishes.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Creamy fizzy drinks have become all the rage in the last several years.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Head coaches with offensive backgrounds are all the rage and Monken has shown an ability to adapt at both the college and NFL levels to the skill set of his quarterback and his personnel.Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Latest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latest. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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