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a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
a swimsuit that is the last word in sportswear this season
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Recent Examples of last word
But he's still haunted by Gloria's last words on that 911 call.
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Paul Larosa, CBS News, 3 May 2026
What were Michael Jackson's last words?
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
That last word was the most important one.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
None more so than her best friend, Liza, who is haunted by the foreboding last words Jane said to her.
—Air Mail, 11 Apr. 2026
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Paul Larosa, CBS News, 3 May 2026
What were Michael Jackson's last words?
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
That last word was the most important one.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
None more so than her best friend, Liza, who is haunted by the foreboding last words Jane said to her.
—Air Mail, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last word
Noun
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The latests stats mean AI music has exploded by 650% in 16 months.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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The latests forecasts show a new round of storm systems will increase rain chances across much of Northern California and the Central Valley in the coming days.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But presidential results are a useful lens because of their high turnout and ability to offer a clearer view of partisan trends than congressional elections, which can be highly influenced by incumbency.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The bow-pump trend has been popping up beyond Cannes, too.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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That same craze has also driven up shares of Amazon, which works with Cerebras.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Boot Barn marked a record year in fiscal 2026 after beating expectations in the fourth quarter as the Western craze shows no sign of slowing down.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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High protein diets are all the rage nowadays—and for good reason.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 May 2026
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Ménochet is a scary wonder as Marc, a great bear of a man who is chillingly adept at hiding his rage and possessiveness under the guise of a gentle, enlightened ascetic.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Quiet luxury is still very much en vogue at France’s Château de Berne.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Enterprise software back in vogue?—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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Travolta’s infectious enthusiasm carried over into the movie itself, a semi-autobiographical trifle about his childhood love of air travel.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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But even that enthusiasm seems to be waning.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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While Kendrick Lamar was conquering the hip-hop world, Rashad was honing an introspective style inspired by Southern hip-hop pioneers like Lil Wayne and OutKast.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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And, if bright white pants aren’t your thing, keep reading for off-white styles inspired by Martha Stewart and Joanna Gaines.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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“Last word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/last%20word. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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