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noun

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How does the adjective fresh differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of fresh are new, novel, and original. While all these words mean "having recently come into existence or use," fresh applies to what has not lost its qualities of newness such as liveliness, energy, brightness.

a fresh start

When can new be used instead of fresh?

The synonyms new and fresh are sometimes interchangeable, but new may apply to what is freshly made and unused, what has not been known before, or what has not been experienced before.

new brick
new designs
starts the new job

When could novel be used to replace fresh?

The words novel and fresh can be used in similar contexts, but novel applies to what is not only new but strange or unprecedented.

a novel approach to the problem

Where would original be a reasonable alternative to fresh?

Although the words original and fresh have much in common, original applies to what is the first of its kind to exist.

a man without one original idea

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of fresh
Adjective
While Laporta didn't give any figures, it has previously been reported that the fresh arrangement is worth $1.77 billion (€1.7billion) to the Catalans. Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 Once laundered, return the fresh towels to the guest bedroom or bathroom. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
Noun
This viral TikTok gem is a must-have for anyone who wants to enjoy a long morning while keeping their coffee fresh. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2024 The Ultimate Laundry Schedule: What to Wash Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly The Effects of Outside Clothes on Bedding Cleaning your clothes and hitting the hay in fresh pajamas each night will help keep your bedding fresh. Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for fresh 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fresh
Adjective
  • While most ski down the mountain when ready to leave, my friends and I took a gondola, which was the easier and wiser choice after a few margaritas.
    Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Advertisement The storyline also unfolds with the wise mandrill Rafiki (John Kani), who recounts Mufasa’s past through flashbacks to Kiara (Blue Ivy Carter), the cub daughter of Simba (Donald Glover) and Nala (Beyoncé Knowles).
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Any new import levies are on a collision course with stubbornly flat industrial production — a crucial driver of domestic and international volume from sectors that include mining, manufacturing, chemicals and electricity — and lingering overcapacity from the COVID shipping boom, experts said.
    Lisa Baertlein, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • As another new year approaches, businesses in every industry are reevaluating their priorities to adapt to evolving market demands and consumer expectations.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Viedma says the team is in talks with Moonbug Entertainment, as well as other children’s media companies, for more opportunities to build Lingokids app games around existing popular IP.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But that’s the spirit that was much more on my earlier records.
    Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • One, done, and fabulous — that’s Oprah Winfrey’s latest look in a very stylish nutshell.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Kenneth: Strong, stylish, and elegant, Kenneth is a thoughtful choice.
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • What's on the ballot for Saturday's runoff election?
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Other participants include chemical engineer Damien Lopez, who studied the presence of lead in the runoff of rainwater, and Giraud, who is baritone and conducts a Norman choir in his free time.
    Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa is situated on the pristine shores of West Bay Beach in Roatán, Honduras.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • For water enthusiasts, Dominica recently unveiled a groundbreaking 32-nautical-mile kayak trail encircling the island—a six-day journey through pristine waters.
    Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Established in 1755, Gautier produces Cognacs known for their bold and fruity flavors.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Other notable guests include Ciara, who went bold with black furry boots and angular sunglasses, pop star Meghan Trainor, and country-pop singer Kelsea Ballerini. SKIMS was founded in 2019 and has been a meteoric success, with fans praising its inclusion of a wide variety of skin tones and sizes.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The result improved on the efficiency of previous packings, while making use of a novel approach: Rather than packing spheres in a nice, organized way, as Viazovska had done, the mathematicians used graph theory to pack spheres in a very disorderly fashion.
    Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
  • This type of ping-ponging of priorities from administration to administration is typical, but the change is expected to be even more pronounced, given Abruzzo’s novel approach.
    Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024

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“Fresh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fresh. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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