the latest
noun
informal
1
: the most recent news or information about something
Have you heard the latest?
2
: the most recent or modern version of something
—+ in
The store carries the latest in home improvement products.
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For everyone who sees the Rockies as a joke until a change in ownership, this was the latest told-you-so moment.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
The Union League, in contrast, was for those who could demonstrate their commitment to the national cause, and its clubhouse quickly became a place to get the latest news from the Southern battlefields.
—Michael Gorra, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Executive Chef Billy Sims is leading the latest menu, introducing dishes designed to elevate the fan experience while keeping the spirit of ballpark comfort food intact.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
This most recent strike is the latest instance of university officials and the unions representing the school’s workers butting heads over contracts in recent years.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
The Union League, in contrast, was for those who could demonstrate their commitment to the national cause, and its clubhouse quickly became a place to get the latest news from the Southern battlefields.
—Michael Gorra, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Executive Chef Billy Sims is leading the latest menu, introducing dishes designed to elevate the fan experience while keeping the spirit of ballpark comfort food intact.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
This most recent strike is the latest instance of university officials and the unions representing the school’s workers butting heads over contracts in recent years.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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“The latest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20latest. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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