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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
Famous last words from a woman who then has a stone slingshotted through her eye and out the back of her head by a lawnmower.
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Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025
The serial killer was convicted of murdering at least 33 teen boys and young men in the 1970s
His last words after sitting on death row for 14 years became infamous
John Wayne Gacy, a.k.a.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 May 2025
The Oracle of Omaha is giving his last words of wisdom.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 6 May 2025
Listen to this article Pope Francis died content and grateful after a busy day tending to his beloved flock, the Vatican said Tuesday in an account of the pontiff’s final hours and last words.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
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Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025
The serial killer was convicted of murdering at least 33 teen boys and young men in the 1970s
His last words after sitting on death row for 14 years became infamous
John Wayne Gacy, a.k.a.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 May 2025
The Oracle of Omaha is giving his last words of wisdom.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 6 May 2025
Listen to this article Pope Francis died content and grateful after a busy day tending to his beloved flock, the Vatican said Tuesday in an account of the pontiff’s final hours and last words.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last word
Noun
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The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.—
Dana Branham,
Dallas News,
30 Apr. 2020
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That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.—
Brendan Bures,
chicagotribune.com,
2 Oct. 2019
Noun
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Upscale Migration Recent data reveals a trend among luxury homebuyers towards semi-rural or gated communities, seeking a balance between privacy and urban connectivity.—
Loch Lloyd Residential Real Estate,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2025
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Criticizing health care funding in TV shows this season seems to be a trend, with The Pitt staff dealing with similar insufficient resources.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
14 June 2025
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Overall, Chen perceives the chicken and veggie burger craze as one bite out of larger societal shifts.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025
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Critics may have scoffed, but the movie, directed by Phil Karlson, was a hit with audiences caught up in the 1970s vigilante-film craze that included Death Wish, Dirty Harry and even Taxi Driver.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
Noun
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For Karen’s author, such rage was a real departure.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2025
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Conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza rage on, the U.S. national debt grows, and President Donald Trump’s trade policies continue to jolt adversaries and allies alike.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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But in this case, to be frank, this feels a bit more like the kind of odd-couple play that was more in vogue some years ago.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Why The Hype? When discussing why maximalist fragrances are so in vogue, Jun Lin tells me that, from his perspective, this is the natural next step in the evolution of niche perfumery.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The club is led by driver and CEO Tom Slingsby, the Australian 2012 Olympic gold medalist, who shared his enthusiasm for adding Jackman and Reynolds to the crew.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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This contrasts with an apparent upcoming boom in Europe, although this is based on government coercion rather than enthusiasm for EVs.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The color is easy to accessorize, works with any design style, and layers beautifully with neutrals and other colors.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Our team of animators also had to be trained to make realistic drawings of the human body, as most of them came from animations with a cartoonish style.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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“Last word.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/last%20word. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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