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as in novel
not known or experienced before
Spanish was a new course of study for her advances in optical technology allow us to observe new planets
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as in fresh
recently made and never used before
that unique scent that comes with a new car
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as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
a little rest made him a new man after the exhausting basketball game
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as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
new techniques in plastic surgery
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as in alternative
taking the place of one that came before
after my bike was stolen, my scooter became my new mode of transportation
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Recent Examples of new
Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Our outside hitters, (Brady) Kundel and Ian Fernandes, are able to find new ways to score each game.
—Zach McMahon, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Initial symptoms resemble herbicide damage, commonly affecting newer younger foliage, but viral diseases tend to progress and additional symptoms aid in identifying infection.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Likely one of the most iconic lines from the series, often said as a voiceover by Stirling, this line lets the audience know when new contestants are arriving at the villa to shake things up.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
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Now is the perfect time to refresh your summer vacation wardrobe with a cute new mini dress.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Our outside hitters, (Brady) Kundel and Ian Fernandes, are able to find new ways to score each game.
—Zach McMahon, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Initial symptoms resemble herbicide damage, commonly affecting newer younger foliage, but viral diseases tend to progress and additional symptoms aid in identifying infection.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Likely one of the most iconic lines from the series, often said as a voiceover by Stirling, this line lets the audience know when new contestants are arriving at the villa to shake things up.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for new
Adjective
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This works because novel experiences require a degree of coordination, communication and problem-solving — factors that influence how reliable partners will seem in future unfamiliar situations.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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There will be multiple tranches of insider stock peeling off as part of the novel way the deal is structured.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Dennis’s new poems are still conversational, philosophical, sometimes preachy, and cranky, and there is a fresh kind of transcendence here, one that has almost forgotten about disappointment.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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And existing stores in the state should see fresher food compared to the previous system that brought food in from Denton, Texas, and Cedar Falls, Iowa.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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So the Pep Guardiola era is over, with a domestic double in the bag and a season that suggests a refreshed Manchester City are on the right lines.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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From an all-new band taking over Rock ’n’ Rollercoaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to a refreshed version of the wildest ride in the Wilderness at Magic Kingdom, this summer is a great time for families to visit Walt Disney World.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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As with the rest of the hotel, rooms and suites blend extreme comfort and modern convenience with antique beauty, atmosphere and brilliant art.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Heritage varieties act as a genetic backup library, offering traits that modern breeding programs may need to draw on later.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Such concerns have already spurred the Gulf’s major oil producers to utilize and invest in alternative export routes.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The team believes alternative battery chemistries will be necessary as demand for energy storage continues to grow alongside the expansion of renewable power generation.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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There will be a hefty expansion fee the other owners charge a team that newly joins MLB.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The company says the program is available to any client with an active Bank of America personal checking account and no minimum balance, opening eligibility to more than 30 million existing clients who newly qualify for personalized rewards.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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This works because novel experiences require a degree of coordination, communication and problem-solving — factors that influence how reliable partners will seem in future unfamiliar situations.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The California Democrat was so unfamiliar to the incoming president that Biden badly mispronounced his name at an introductory news conference.—
Dan Diamond,
Washington Post,
31 May 2026
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In cyberspeak, greenfield attack surfaces are potential vulnerabilities that arise from deploying brand-new technology.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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After its recent $50 million expansion, the Banyan Tree Mayakoba is the star of the Mayakoba development in Playa del Carmen, with 34 private beachfront pool suites and a brand-new beach club with an infinity pool overlooking the ocean.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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“New.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/new. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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