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.
Examples of the latest in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Lacan is the latest example, leading the Sun in defensive rating and averaging 9.3 points shooting 48.5% from the field on top of 2.6 assists and 1.8 steals.
—
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
The prospective deal is the latest example of rising investment flows between the Gulf and China.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.
—Angus MacKinnon, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2025
The warning was issued at 9:05 p.m. on Saturday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 9:23 p.m.
I-435 East closed in Kansas City
The road is closed between exit 14 and NW Cookingham Drive exit 36 in Kansas City.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the latest
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
The prospective deal is the latest example of rising investment flows between the Gulf and China.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.
—Angus MacKinnon, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2025
The warning was issued at 9:05 p.m. on Saturday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 9:23 p.m.
I-435 East closed in Kansas City
The road is closed between exit 14 and NW Cookingham Drive exit 36 in Kansas City.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the latest
Cite this Entry
“The latest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20latest. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share