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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
Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Debruge, who will assume his new role on April 6, spent two decades as Variety’s chief film critic, writing over 2,000 film reviews.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
In July 2018, NATO’s gleaming new Brussels headquarters was poised to host its first leaders’ summit.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Rahim likens this new interpretation to The Fugitive.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
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These extraordinary new songs find Paul writing with rare openness about his childhood in post-war Liverpool, the resilience of his parents, and early adventures shared with George Harrison and John Lennon long before the world had ever heard of Beatlemania.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Debruge, who will assume his new role on April 6, spent two decades as Variety’s chief film critic, writing over 2,000 film reviews.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
In July 2018, NATO’s gleaming new Brussels headquarters was poised to host its first leaders’ summit.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Rahim likens this new interpretation to The Fugitive.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for new
Adjective
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But police use of the novel technology has attracted criticism – and it’s been linked to other cases of misidentification.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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The first is curiosity — the drive to generate novel questions, not just process existing ones.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Breakfast with thick waffles or puffy omelets come with housemade fresh cinnamon rolls the size of a baseball, drizzled with icing.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Across the Charlotte area, more than two dozen markets are offering fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and more, all while supporting local growers and makers.—
Evan Moore
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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The airport is in the middle of its long-term, $1 billion SDF Next Program, which includes a refreshed concourse, ticketing area and more security checkpoints.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Aside from the diamond seats—which are limited to the two highest trims—I’ve fumbled to find anything to write home about in the refreshed Pilot.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
29 Jan. 2026
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But this modern approach is teamed with ancient medicinal practices and a holistic, full-circle philosophy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those are just some of the ways in which the three elements have become critical for modern manufacturing, including for defense.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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With French support all but evaporated, organizers scramble for alternative sources.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The alternative punishment is life in prison without parole.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 31,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The primary culprits behind the latest mortgage rate surge are familiar, if newly intensified.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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After most of those incidents, ABC and Warners have vowed to do a better job vetting contestants and tightening up other procedures before cameras rolled and supporting their newly famous alumni afterward.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Mar. 2026
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This is not an unfamiliar tap dance.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Learning a language, studying abroad, or simply traveling to experience something entirely unfamiliar to you.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The decision to approve Foundayo took 50 days, the agency said, and is the fastest for a brand-new kind of drug since 2002.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2026
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From undisputed favorites to brand-new releases, these are the things our editors loved throughout the month of March.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
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“New.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/new. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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