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noun

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Recent Examples of latest
Noun
The latests stats mean AI music has exploded by 650% in 16 months. James Peckham, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026 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, 9 Feb. 2026 These latests features are designed for enterprises who want to integrate their AI technology with either existing Salesforce data or even their own data. Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for latest
Recent Examples of Synonyms for latest
Adjective
  • That deficit set off a litany of Boise chances in the final 10 minutes.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
  • That momentous draw came in the final group-stage game of the prestigious tournament.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • In January, a World Economic Forum report estimated that new technology, alongside other economic and demographic trends, will create 170 million roles and displace 92 million others by 2030.
    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • This trend, however, sparks concerns about a looming leadership crisis.
    Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Adjective
  • The 7-2 Kessler missed most of last season because of a shoulder injury.
    Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Deivis Ramos hasn’t cried since his daughters were killed in last Wednesday’s earthquakes.
    Isa Soares, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • After recently joining the brand ambassadorship craze by naming Spanish music sensation Bad Gyal as their brand’s first ambassador, the Dsquared2 founders are adding a male counterpart to this new strategy by tapping another local talent.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 July 2026
  • And, now, the secret is out on where to get a taste of the latest flavor craze to hit in the Charlotte area — a rich, savory beef broth.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
Adjective
  • The two latter nations will face off on Friday.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026
  • The anime adjacent series shown in the presentation’s latter half, for Turner, show its impact.
    Kambole Campbell, Variety, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Shop crochet ballet flats, peplum tops, capris, and more styles Rounick and Lewis say will be en vogue this summer, starting at just $8 on Amazon.
    Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • The word currently in vogue might be AI or artificial intelligence, but the technology to look forward to is definitely quantum.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2026
Adjective
  • During the post-closing ceremony panel, the jury president showed a sense of humor when discussing the challenges of serving as the leading member of the voting committee for a prestigious film festival, like being away from the phones all morning.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 May 2026
  • This is covered in a standard inspection, often called a pre-drywall or pre-closing inspection.
    Ryan Brennan May 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • He’s been known to blow up legislation, make surprise nominations, rage-post about sitting Republican lawmakers and retaliate by endorsing their primary opponents.
    Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Maybe that's why, in a moment when the country feels eggshell brittle, riding has become such an essential outlet for me—a way to turn my rage into forward motion.
    Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

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