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Recent Examples of latest
Adjective
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
Noun
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 See All Example Sentences for latest
Recent Examples of Synonyms for latest
Adjective
  • These concerns appeared to strike a chord—at least in part—with U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken, who brought up the issue several times during this week’s fairness hearing over whether to grant the settlement’s final approval.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • And Kansas is among the basketball standout’s final four.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This reflects an industry trend moving beyond general-purpose models toward variants optimized for specific high-value tasks often driven by enterprise demand.
    Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Reengaging with your broader communities How can people combat this dangerous trend?
    Jen Cole Wright, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • According to the Journal, Ford last year shipped about 5,500 Broncos, F-150s, Mustangs and Navigators to China.
    Jamie L. LaReau, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
  • The Detroit Tigers are off to a dream start after their fairy tale run to the American League playoffs last season.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Connecticut bat-makers weigh in on baseball's new craze, the torpedo; UConn hockey's rise, women's March Madness timing.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, share children Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, and their daughter seemingly launched a friendship bracelet craze within the family over the summer.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • That latter piece–interstate coordination–will require leadership at the federal level and innovative financial instruments from the private sector that provide capital for states to collaborate on common adaptation goals.
    John Sabo, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Those latter tariffs are currently subject to a 90-day pause as of April 9, with the notable exception of imports from China.
    Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Folding gadgets are very much in vogue at the moment – from phones to tablets and bike helmets to bikes.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Willow Springs having a track club element—something in vogue at tracks across the world—also seems inevitable.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The enthusiasm has spawned an industry that turns offal—a catchall term for an animal’s nonmuscular parts—into pill or powdered form.
    Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
  • With 10 other governors in the room, the bipartisan enthusiasm was clear: States are committed to expanding opportunities that give students real-world learning experiences and clear pathways to economic mobility.
    Sara Schapiro, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • At the time, designer-label wool pencil skirts, sheer blouses, flares, furs and leather coats were all the rage, but with the launch of Dressbarn, Jaffe managed to offer her customers the latest in fashion, including designer looks, at much lower prices.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Seems like podcasts are all the rage these days, so what makes Tracy's any different?
    Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025

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